PCSing to Ellsworth Air Force Base?
Everything you need to plan your move, understand the area and get settled.
Your PCS command center · Ellsworth Air Force Base
What do you need to do next?
Start with your military mortgage partner, then build the trusted local team for your move.
VA Loan Officer
Get pre-approved with a lender who serves Ellsworth Air Force Base.
GoFind a Realtor
Work with an agent who knows this market and military moves.
GoBrowse Homes
See homes near base that fit your housing allowance.
GoInsurance & Inspection
Line up homeowners insurance and a home inspector.
GoNeighborhoods
Compare areas, commute times, and cost of living.
GoSchools
Review school options for your kids.
GoLocal Businesses
Find military-owned and military-friendly businesses.
GoBuild My PCS Plan
Free step-by-step plan and timeline for this move.
GoInstallation overview · MilitaryPCS guide
Ellsworth Air Force Base
Air Force · Box Elder, SD
Air Force Base / Installation
PCS Information
Reporting to Ellsworth Air Force Base
Official sources change often. We link to the authoritative source rather than copying details that go out of date.
- Reporting & in-processingSponsor, arrival, and in-processing guidance from Military OneSource's installation directory.Official source
- Temporary lodgingOn-installation lodging and TLE/TLA information for your arrival.Official source
- Household goods & transportation officeSchedule HHG shipments and find your transportation office through Move.mil.Official source
- PPM (personally procured move)How a PPM works, incentives, and required paperwork.Official source
- Vehicle informationRegistration, installation access, and shipping a POV.Official source
- Newcomer resourcesStep-by-step PCS guide from MilitaryPCS for the move itself.MilitaryPCS guide
Links reviewed September 2026 — always confirm details with the official source.
Airport distances are straight-line estimates from the installation.
Housing decision
Where should home be near Ellsworth Air Force Base?
Housing Discovery
Homes near Ellsworth Air Force Base
Inventory coming online
We're onboarding verified landlords and military-to-military sellers near this base. Save the base to be notified when the first homes go live.
Sector 02 · Off-base Living
What's around Ellsworth Air Force Base
Toggle layers to explore nearby amenities, verified home-services pros, and veteran- & spouse-owned businesses serving this installation.
Mission Results
0 SITESArrival guide
Your first days at Ellsworth Air Force Base
A check-in list for the first day, week and month. Tap to check things off — your progress is saved on this device.
Day one
First month
Contacts & family support
Who to call at Ellsworth Air Force Base
Phone numbers and offices from the official DoD MilitaryINSTALLATIONS directory and Military.com's base guide. Numbers can change — confirm before you visit.
Spouse & partner jobs
BAH
Basic Allowance for Housing near Ellsworth Air Force Base
Sample monthly rates with dependents. Your rate depends on rank, dependency status, and the duty station ZIP code on your orders.
E-5 with dependents
$1,986
O-3 with dependents
$2,475
Sample rates shown for planning only. Links reviewed September 2026 — always confirm details with the official source.
Neighborhood Guide
Where military families live
Towns and neighborhoods near Ellsworth Air Force Base, with estimated drive times.
Rents are 2023 Census median gross rents; county medians are used where town-level figures are unavailable.
Ashland Heights
Ashland Heights, SD is about 2 miles from the installation — roughly a 5-minute drive (estimate).
Box Elder
Box Elder, SD is about 3 miles from the installation — roughly a 5-minute drive (estimate).
Rapid Valley
Rapid Valley, SD is about 6 miles from the installation — roughly a 11-minute drive (estimate).
Green Valley
Green Valley, SD is about 8 miles from the installation — roughly a 14-minute drive (estimate).
Rapid City
Rapid City, SD is about 8 miles from the installation — roughly a 16-minute drive (estimate).
Compare neighborhoods
Side by side.
Pick up to three areas to compare.
| Ashland Heights | Box Elder | Rapid Valley | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive to base (est.) | 5 min | 5 min | 11 min |
| Median rent | $1,066/mo | $1,066/mo | $1,066/mo |
| Rent vs. E-5 BAH | Under by $920 | Under by $920 | Under by $920 |
Drive times are straight-line estimates. Rents are 2023 Census median gross rents; some smaller towns use county medians where town figures are unavailable. Town list from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Schools
Schools near Ellsworth Air Force Base
Nearest public schools from the U.S. Department of Education's official directory. Drive times are estimates.
| School | Type | Grades | From base |
|---|---|---|---|
Vandenberg Elementary - 02 Box Elder | Elementary | 4–5 | 5 min |
Patriot Elementary -06 Box Elder | Elementary | K–3 | 5 min |
Valley View Elementary - 13 Rapid City | Elementary | K–5 | 14 min |
Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 Rapid City | Elementary | PK–5 | 18 min |
Douglas Middle School - 01 Box Elder | Middle | 6–8 | 5 min |
East Middle School - 30 Rapid City | Middle | 6–8 | 14 min |
Douglas High School - 03 Box Elder | High | 9–12 | 5 min |
Central High School - 41 Rapid City | High | 9–12 | 21 min |
Moving
Getting your household to Ellsworth Air Force Base
Decide how you'll move, book dates early, and keep the essentials with you.
- Plan your move timelineYour PCS Plan builds dated tasks from 180 days out through 30 days after arrival.MilitaryPCS guide
- HHG, PPM, or partial moveCompare government-arranged shipments with doing some or all of it yourself.Official source
- Step-by-step move guideFrom opening a move request to filing your claim.MilitaryPCS guide
- Movers & moving helpMilitary-affiliated professionals serving Ellsworth Air Force Base.MilitaryPCS guide
Links reviewed September 2026 — always confirm details with the official source.
Your PCS Team
Trusted pros who work this base
Meet military-connected VA loan officers, MRP® realtors, insurance agents, and inspectors ready to help you land.
We're vetting your PCS team
MilitaryPCS pros follow a strict sequence: VA loan officer → MRP realtor → insurance agent → home inspector. Verified local pros for this base are being onboarded now.
PCS Battle Buddy
Get a personal plan for Ellsworth Air Force Base
Trained on Air Force data, local schools, neighborhoods, and BAH — ask anything about your PCS to this base.
Where should we live near Ellsworth Air Force Base?
Tell your Battle Buddy about your family and get tailored neighborhood and school picks.
Your PCS Timeline
From orders to keys — one platform
The 7 phases every family runs when PCSing to Ellsworth Air Force Base. MilitaryPCS follows you through every step.
Orders received
Save this base, set your report date, and start your PCS binder.
Discover the area
Explore neighborhoods, schools, off-base life, and BAH.
Find housing
Rent or buy with a VA-savvy team. Military clause protected.
Plan the move
HHG, DITY, storage, and pet transport — all in one checklist.
Execute the move
Track HHG shipments, TLE, and en-route lodging.
Land & unpack
In-processing, utilities, schools enrollment, DEERS updates.
Settle in
Community, spouse employment, kids' activities, healthcare.
Ready for the next PCS
Your MilitaryPCS profile follows you to the next duty station.
From the Community
Real reviews from families at Ellsworth Air Force Base
Honest takes from spouses and service members who've been through it.
Be the first to share
Family reviews for this base go live once verified. If you're stationed here or PCSed here, tap ‘Share your experience’ to help the next family.
Community corrections
See something outdated about Ellsworth Air Force Base? Families who live here help keep this guide accurate.
Installation Resources
Official & community links for Ellsworth Air Force Base
Curated in-processing, MWR, family readiness, and off-base essentials.
Official installation overview, in-processing, and reporting instructions.
Open resourceBranch family support program for spouses and dependents.
Open resourceGyms, pools, outdoor rec, tickets, and on-base discounts.
Open resourceMain gate, housing office, DEERS/ID card, medical, and key phone numbers.
Open resourceEnrollment support and school transition help through DoDEA / MCEC.
Open resourceMSEP employers, remote work, and licensing portability via MySECO.
Open resourceWhy MilitaryPCS
One platform. Everything for your PCS.
Every realtor, LO, agent, and inspector is vetted for military experience.
Base-specific answers 24/7 — free to start.
Rentals flagged with mil-clause protection.
Your profile carries to the next duty station.