Other Services in Rapid City, SD
Metro Market Score 52.6 (Challenging), ranked #183 of 332 metros. 490 establishments, 3,083 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Lower is better. Relative to national other services average.
With a 1.40 location quotient, Rapid City has an outsized other services presence relative to its population. That concentration (index: 96.7) creates a mature local market where supplier networks are established but differentiation matters more.
490 Other Services Firms in Rapid City
Rapid City vs South Dakota Statewide
How this metro's other services market compares to South Dakota overall. The state ranks #1/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Rapid City | SD Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 52.6 Challenging | 28.9 Low |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #183 of 332 metros | #1 of 51 states |
Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.
Other Industries in Rapid City
Other Services Metros With Similar Conditions
Metros within 5 points of Rapid City's 52.6 score. Useful when comparing markets with comparable entry profiles.
Other Services in States Bordering South Dakota
State-level entry risk for other services in adjacent states. Use this to weigh cross-border options.
Browse Other Services in Other States
State-level entry risk reports for other services across all 51 markets, sorted by rank.
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Rapid City, SD MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.