At a Glance
Median Income
$59,731
$43,516 per capita
Home Value
$309,200
Zillow: $448,786
Median Rent
$941/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
194/100K
2,263/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.6%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Spearfish Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Spearfish's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Spearfish a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Spearfish residents earn a median household income of $59,731 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,516. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% 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 Spearfish is $309,200 , 10% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $448,786. Median rent is $941/month, with 27.1% 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 1990.
Safety & Crime
Spearfish reports 194 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,263/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
43.6% of adults in Spearfish hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% above the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Spearfish has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population12,551
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density727/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,731
Per Capita$43,516
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$1,848M
Avg Weekly Wage$965
Housing
B+
Home Value$309,200
Rent$941
Ownership48.3%
Zillow$448,786
Housing Units6,106
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
F
Violent194/100K
Property2,263/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault152/100K
Burglary245/100K
Health
Obesity32.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,603/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain21.4 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation3,875 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.6%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+15.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 33%
Commute15 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Spearfish was founded in 1876.
The median home in Spearfish was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Ellsworth Afb (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 155 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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