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Blackhawk, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lawrence County County
Blackhawk, SD
At a Glance
How Blackhawk Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blackhawk's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Blackhawk a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Blackhawk residents earn a median household income of $69,934 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,350. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,630 business establishments, including 155 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blackhawk is $243,700 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $343,101. Median rent is $1,148/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Blackhawk reports 96 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,007/100K.
Education
15.9% of adults in Blackhawk hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blackhawk has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.