At a Glance
Median Income
$52,679
$40,001 per capita
Home Value
$227,000
Zillow: $455,972
Median Rent
$706/mo
23.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
991/100K
2,406/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
16.4% smoking rate
How Deadwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Deadwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Deadwood a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Deadwood residents earn a median household income of $52,679 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,001. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below 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 Deadwood is $227,000 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $455,972. Median rent is $706/month, with 23.1% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Deadwood reports 991 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 161% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,406/100K.
Education
22.9% of adults in Deadwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Deadwood has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,319
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density268/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans16.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,679
Per Capita$40,001
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,848M
Avg Weekly Wage$965
Housing
A
Home Value$227,000
Rent$706
Ownership49.9%
Zillow$455,972
Housing Units866
Rent Burden23.1%
Crime
F
Violent991/100K
Property2,406/100K
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,603/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain31.8 in/yr
Elevation4,715 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 33%
Commute14 min
Broadband77.8%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Deadwood was founded in 1876.
The median home in Deadwood was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ellsworth Afb (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 155 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.