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Deadwood, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lawrence County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,319 Population 268/sq mi density
$52,679 Median Income $40,001 per capita
$227,000 Home Value $437,480 Zillow
$706 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
230 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$52,679 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$227,000 home value, $706/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
230 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Deadwood, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,679
30% below
$40,001 per capita
Home Value
$227,000
19% below
Zillow: $437,480
Median Rent
$706/mo
39% below
23.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
230/100K
40% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
32% below
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
7% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
258 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
70%
Home Value
81%
Rent
61%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
68%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
60%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Deadwood a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 2.3% (36% 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 $437,480. 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 230 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 40% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population1,319
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density268/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$52,679
Per Capita$40,001
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,848M
Avg Weekly Wage$965

Housing

A
Home Value$227,000
Rent$706
Ownership49.9%
Zillow$437,480
Housing Units866
Rent Burden23.1%

Crime

C
Violent230/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault230/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity34.4%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,603/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days258/yr
AQI35 (Good)
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.
23.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 155 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.