Cities & Towns in Pennington County, SD
Pennington County, county in South Dakota, United States of America. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 115,926 inhabitants. The county was created 149 years ago in 1875. Its county seat is Rapid City.
There are 16 city/town in Pennington County, SD. The largest city of Pennington County is Rapid City with a population of 77,503. Other cities include, Rapid Valley population 8,260, Box Elder population 7,165, Colonial Pine Hills population 2,493, Hill City population 1,032
Rapid City
Rapid City, The second most populous city in South Dakota.
Rapid Valley
Rapid Valley, Census-designated place in Pennington County, South Dakota
Box Elder
Box Elder, City in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States
Sitting in the heart of western South Dakota lies Pennington County, home to a mix of small prairie towns and larger urban centers nestled against the picturesque Black Hills. Encompassing just under 3,000 square miles, Pennington County is anchored by the city of Rapid City, known as the "Gateway to the Black Hills."
With a population of around 75,000, Rapid City is the second largest city in South Dakota and serves as the cultural and economic center of the region. West of downtown sits the massive Ellsworth Air Force Base, while the eastern part of the city lies near the stunning geology of Rapid City Canyon.
The county also encompasses smaller prairie towns like Wall, Quinn, and Wasta which still retain their agricultural roots and small-town charm. In the southern Black Hills sits the unincorporated community of Keystone, known for attractions like Mount Rushmore, as well as Hill City, a quintessential mountain town.
Pennington County manages to blend urban conveniences, outdoor recreation opportunities, and old-fashioned rural heritage across its varied landscape. From the monuments of the Black Hills to the wide-open plains, the cities and towns of this South Dakota county provide a taste of the American west through and through. Whether seeking outdoor adventures or charming prairie communities, Pennington County has something for all tastes.
All Pennington County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pennington County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Ashland Heights | Township in Pennington County, South Dakota | 754 |
| Box Elder | City in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States | 7,165 |
| Colonial Pine Hills | Township in Pennington County, South Dakota | 2,493 |
| Conata | Township in Pennington County, South Dakota | 7 |
| Green Valley | Township in Pennington County, South Dakota | 49 |
| Hill City | City in South Dakota, United States of America | 1,032 |
| Imlay | Township in Pennington County, South Dakota | 7 |
| Keystone | Town in Pennington County, South Dakota | 352 |
| New Underwood | Human settlement in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States of America | 679 |
| Owanka | Township in Pennington County, South Dakota | 30 |
| Quinn | Town in South Dakota, United States of America | 12 |
| Rapid City | The second most populous city in South Dakota. | 77,503 |
| Rapid Valley | Census-designated place in Pennington County, South Dakota | 8,260 |
| Scenic | Community in Pennington County, South Dakota, US | 64 |
| Wall | City in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States | 885 |
| Wasta | Township in Pennington County, South Dakota | 22 |
