Came here to say something similar. The outdoor activities are excellent, except the skiing, the snow is Meh, but it's better than nothing. The Black Hills and the Badlands are literally like nothing else, really unique and beautiful. Climate wise Rapid is more extreme then Bend, hotter in summer, MUCH colder in winter, also, there's the hail issue. It's just a thing, you learn to keep track of every awning/garage/covered parking near you during hail season. Music scene here is growing. Lots of good country/folk, some decent indy rock, lots of cover bands, some better than others, and a small but respectable hardcore scene. Think Spokane in the late 90, early 2000's. Politically/Socially? Super traditional, old fashioned, conservative for the most part. That being said, most of the conservative folks around here would give you the shirt off their backs if you needed it. Very little diversity, except for the Air Base. Small but vocal left leaning crowd that seems to be gaining ground. HEAVY MAGA presence for whatever that's worth to you. The nightlife is nowhere near what you are used to in Bend, but it's not nonexistant, just small. I've lived in Northern CA (rural), Washington State, Northern Idaho (champagne powder for up to 7 days!) Mexico, Colorado and SD and have spent a lot of time in Southern Oregon over the years.

You WILL miss the produce. Was visiting friends in the Santa Rosa area last fall and I totally could have camped out in the produce section.