Box Elder, SD

South Dakota · Lawrence County

Box Elder is a small city in South Dakota with a population of 12,457. Residents earn $73,698 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0

B Good

12,457 Population 840/sq mi density

$73,698 Median Income $31,248 per capita

$271,800 Home Value $359,031 Zillow

$1,354 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent

47°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr

417 Violent Crime/100K 2,144 property/100K

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

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

Economy

4.3 / 5.0

$73,698 median income, 2.4% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.6 / 5.0

$271,800 home value, $1,354/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

417 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)

Education

3.4 / 5.0

29.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Mines Near Box Elder, SD

1 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Box Elder, SD.

Name	Description
Portable #100	Construction Sand and Gravel - Surface (Active)