Eagle Butte, SD

South Dakota · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.8 Fair / 5.0
1,492 Population
$53,558 Median Income
$51,500 Home Value
$628 Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
0 Violent Crime / 100K
27.8 yrs Median Age
13.3% Bachelor's Degree+
2.8
Overall
1.8
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.5
Safety
2.1
Education

People

Population1,492
Median Age27.8 yrs
Density1,097/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupHispanic 91.0%

Economy

1.8/5
Median Income$53,558
Per Capita Income$17,500
Unemployment18.2%
Poverty Rate27.2%
County GDP$56M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$51,500
Median Rent$628
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$990

Health

Obesity47.2%
Diabetes20.2%
Depression22.8%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

2.5/5
Violent Crime0/100K
Property Crime368/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Jan / Jul19° / 74°
Rain19 in/yr
Snow47 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 35 (Good)

Education

2.1/5
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+90.6%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.45
Libraries (County)N/A

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute10 min
Work From Home7.5%
BroadbandN/A

How Eagle Butte Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$53,558
Home Value$51,500
Median Rent$628
Poverty Rate27.2%
Bachelor's Degree+13.3%
Unemployment18.2%
Violent Crime0.0 /100K
Avg Temperature45.8°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,492
Population Density1,097 per sq mi
Median Age27.8 years
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

Race & Ethnicity

White 7.4% Black 0.9% Hispanic 91% Other 0.7%
White7.4%
Black or African American0.9%
Hispanic or Latino91.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races0.7%

Language

English Only85.2%
Spanish Speakers14.8%
English 85.2% Spanish 14.8%

Social Characteristics

Disability8.6%
Health Insurance68.1%

Income

29% below avg
Median Household Income$53,558
Per Capita Income$17,500
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,005
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$49,594

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate18.2%
Poverty Rate27.2%
Total Establishments (County)29
County GDP$56M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation4
Healthcare Facilities6
Retail Stores6
Total Establishments29

Industry Mix

Restaurants 4 Healthcare 6 Retail 6

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$49,594

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time9.5 min
Work From Home7.5%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

82% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$51,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied56.9%

Rental Costs

46% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$628

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$691
1 Bedroom$784
2 Bedroom$990
3 Bedroom$1,295
4 Bedroom$1,540

Property Tax

Chronic Conditions

Obesity47.2%
Diabetes20.2%
Heart Disease9.4%
High Blood Pressure39.9%
Asthma14.6%
COPD11.3%
Stroke5.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.4%
Physical Inactivity40.1%
Depression22.8%
Mental Distress (14+ days)22.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)20.1%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage68.1%
Regular Checkup73.6%
Premature Death Rate25,118 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index3.9 / 10
Exercise Access52.6%
Healthcare Facilities (County)6
Restaurants (County)4

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime0.0 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault0.0 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime368.5 /100K
Burglary221.1 /100K
Larceny/Theft147.4 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)1

Temperature

19°F Jan 74°F Jul
January Average19°F (-8°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Average45.8°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation19.3 in
Annual Snowfall47.3 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median35.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation2,419 ft (737 m)
Land Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density1,097 per sq mi
Latitude44.9944°
Longitude-101.2318°
County FIPS46137

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.7%
D 46.9%

Republican +2.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.3%
High School+90.6%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.45

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Completely rural, not adjacent
Population Density1,097 per sq mi
Land Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)1

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