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ABOUT BOX ELDER
Box Elder is the 11th most populous city in South Dakota. It is named after the creek that runs through it, called Box Elder Creek. It was founded in 1907, but remained unincorporated until 1965. It’s home to the western half of the state’s regional airport, in addition to the military air force base.
BOX ELDER LOCAL DETAILS
TERRAIN
- Elevation: 3,031 ft
- Terrain: Mostly flat and sparsely forested
- East of Rapid City
DEMOGRAPHICS
- Population: 11,746
- Main source of income: Government agencies (including Ellesworth Air Force Base, Army National Guard, National Park Service, and US Forest Service)
NECESSITIES
- Rapid City Regional Airport
- 20 minute drive to Monument Health Rapid City Hospital
- Grocery stores: Dollar General. 10-20 minute drive to Walmart, Target, Safeway, and Family Fare
- Right on I-90
