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Job hunting in North Spearfish -tips?

Random thought, Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a small town city with about 2,201 people. Household incomes average around $69,792 in North Spearfish. Poverty rate is 17.8%, which is higher than I expected. Crime rate is something to consider -North Spearfish sits at 213.4 per 100K. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The suburbs are where most families end up. What do you all think? The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Austin M.
We moved here with our family and it's not perfect but it works for me. Schools in Pine Hills area are better than expected. Kids love it here.
36 upvotes
Serenity C.
big facts right here
36 upvotes
Zoe
couldn't agree more
28 upvotes
Hunter Parker
As someone who grew up here, it exceeded my expectations. A lot has changed in the past few years though. safety used to be much growing but now it's tough.
20 upvotes
Sophia R.
this is the way
18 upvotes
Stella Foster
100%
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Colton T.
Hot take but it's improved dramatically in recent years. I know a lot of people disagree but after 9 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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