Eagle Butte, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Ziebach County County

3.0 /5.0

B Good

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

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.8 / 5.0

$53,558 median income, 27.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$51,500 home value, $628/mo rent

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

Bachelor's Degree+

13.3%

61% below

90.6% high school+

Unemployment

27.1%

653% above

27.2% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

47.2%

47% above

33.3% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

46°F

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

753%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Eagle Butte a Good Place to Live?

3.0 / 5.0 - Good

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 27.1% (653% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,492

Median Age27.8 yrs

Density1,097/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Foreign Born0.0%

Veterans5.6%

Economy

Median Income$53,558

Per Capita$17,500

Unemployment27.1%

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%

Health

Obesity47.2%

Diabetes20.2%

Smoking33.3%

Heart Disease9.4%

Premature Death25,118/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F

Rain19.1 in/yr

Elevation2,419 ft

Education

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.

7.4% of the population has a disability.

The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.