Belle Fourche, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lawrence County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,741
Population
638/sq mi density
$59,920
Median Income
$36,431 per capita
$188,800
Home Value
$339,748 Zillow
$947
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
151
Violent Crime/100K
2,301 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$59,920 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$188,800 home value, $947/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
151 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Belle Fourche experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. The area receives 42.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,127 ft (953 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 638/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6638°N, 103.8591°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lawrence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ellsworth Afb (RCA) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in |
Belle Fourche has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.4").