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North Spearfish, SD
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North Spearfish, SD
At a Glance
How North Spearfish Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Spearfish's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is North Spearfish a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
North Spearfish residents earn a median household income of $69,792 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,376. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,630 business establishments, including 155 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North Spearfish is $321,800 , 14% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $448,786. Median rent is $1,074/month, with 29.8% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
North Spearfish reports 213 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,828/100K.
Education
38.5% of adults in North Spearfish hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% above the national average). 98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Spearfish has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.