North Eagle Butte, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Corson County County

2.7 /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
46°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$38,125 median income, 22.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$37,500 home value, $740/mo rent
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
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
74% below
74.9% high school+
Unemployment
22.8%
533% above
43.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.7%
45% above
35.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

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
633%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North Eagle Butte a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 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 22.8% (533% 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.

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 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

Population1,432
Median Age22.7 yrs
Density162/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

F
Median Income$38,125
Per Capita$13,336
Unemployment22.8%
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%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain19.1 in/yr
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.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.