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Eagle Butte, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Ziebach County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,492 Population 1,097/sq mi density
$53,558 Median Income $17,500 per capita
$51,500 Home Value $277,791 Zillow
$628 Median Rent 25.1% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$53,558 median income, 18.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$51,500 home value, $628/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Eagle Butte, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,558
29% below
$17,500 per capita
Home Value
$51,500
82% below
Zillow: $277,791
Median Rent
$628/mo
46% below
25.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
368/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
61% below
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
18.2%
406% above
27.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.2%
47% above
33.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
311 sunny days/yr

How Eagle Butte Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Eagle Butte's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
71%
Home Value
18%
Rent
54%
Poverty
219%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
506%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Eagle Butte a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Eagle Butte residents earn a median household income of $53,558 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,500. The unemployment rate stands at 18.2% (406% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 29 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Eagle Butte is $51,500 , 82% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,791. Median rent is $628/month, with 25.1% 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 1991.

Safety & Crime

Eagle Butte reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 368/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

13.3% of adults in Eagle Butte hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Eagle Butte has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population1,492
Median Age27.8 yrs
Density1,097/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

D
Median Income$53,558
Per Capita$17,500
Unemployment18.2%
Poverty27.2%
County GDP$56M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,005

Housing

A+
Home Value$51,500
Rent$628
Ownership56.9%
Zillow$277,791
Housing Units463
Rent Burden25.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property368/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary221/100K

Health

Obesity47.2%
Diabetes20.2%
Smoking33.3%
Heart Disease9.4%
Premature Death25,118/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain19.3 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation2,419 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score3.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute10 min
Broadband74.9%
Internet Speed35 Mbps

Did You Know?

Eagle Butte was founded in 1911.
The median home in Eagle Butte was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Pierre Regional (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.547 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.