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North Eagle Butte, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Corson County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,432 Population 162/sq mi density
$38,125 Median Income $13,336 per capita
$37,500 Home Value $277,791 Zillow
$740 Median Rent 24.7% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$38,125 median income, 14.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$37,500 home value, $740/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher

North Eagle Butte, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,125
49% below
$13,336 per capita
Home Value
$37,500
87% below
Zillow: $277,791
Median Rent
$740/mo
36% below
24.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
368/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
74% below
74.9% high school+
Unemployment
14.1%
292% above
43.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.7%
45% above
35.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
311 sunny days/yr

How North Eagle Butte Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
51%
Home Value
13%
Rent
64%
Poverty
347%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
392%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North Eagle Butte a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

North Eagle Butte residents earn a median household income of $38,125 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,336. The unemployment rate stands at 14.1% (292% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 43.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 68 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in North Eagle Butte is $37,500 , 87% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,791. Median rent is $740/month, with 24.7% 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 1973.

Safety & Crime

North 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.

Education

8.6% of adults in North Eagle Butte hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 74.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

North Eagle Butte has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population1,432
Median Age22.7 yrs
Density162/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

F
Median Income$38,125
Per Capita$13,336
Unemployment14.1%
Poverty43.0%
County GDP$121M
Avg Weekly Wage$927

Housing

A+
Home Value$37,500
Rent$740
Ownership32.1%
Zillow$277,791
Housing Units546
Rent Burden24.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property368/100K

Health

Obesity46.7%
Diabetes21.3%
Smoking35.0%
Heart Disease9.6%
Premature Death37,698/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain19.4 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation2,364 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+74.9%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score3.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute11 min
Broadband63.9%
Internet Speed118 Mbps

Did You Know?

The median home in North Eagle Butte was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Pierre Regional (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.