Deadwood, SD

South Dakota · Lawrence County

Deadwood is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 1,319. Residents earn $52,679 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0

B Good

1,319 Population 268/sq mi density

$52,679 Median Income $40,001 per capita

$227,000 Home Value $437,480 Zillow

$706 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent

45°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr

230 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.0 / 5.0

$52,679 median income, 2.3% unemployment

Affordability

4.3 / 5.0

$227,000 home value, $706/mo rent

Safety

2.0 / 5.0

230 violent crimes/100K (40% below avg)

C+

Education

2.8 / 5.0

22.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Historic Markers

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6 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Deadwood, SD.

Name	Description
1940 DAR Penny Pines Forest	Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 85 and Polo Loop, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 85.
First Deadwood Gold Discovery	Marker is at the intersection of Crescent Drive and 76th Drive, on the left when traveling south on Crescent Drive.
Preacher Smith of Deadwood Gulch	Marker is on U.S. 85, 1.6 miles north of Main Street.
Henry Weston Smith	The Pioneer Preacher,. Marker is on CanAm Highway (U.S. 85) north of Mt. Roosevelt Road, on the right when traveling north.
The Fire of 1879	Marker is at the intersection of Lee Street and Main Street on Lee Street.
The Great Flood	Marker is at the intersection of Lee Street and Highway 14A on Lee Street.