Spearfish, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
12,551 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
44.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
43.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,731 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$309,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$652 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$796 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lawrence County
3
Spearfish Urban Area
3
South Dakota
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lawrence County
6
Spearfish Urban Area
6
South Dakota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 11 26
Feb 1 12 27
Mar 1 15 35
Apr 2 14 44
May 3 2 54
Jun 3 0 63
Jul 2 0 71
Aug 2 0 70
Sep 2 1 60
Oct 2 6 47
Nov 1 12 35
Dec 1 13 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 31, SD State House District 31, SD
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Schools

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Colleges

Black Hills State University
2 miles, NW • 1.9 star
The Salon Professional Academy
41 miles, SE • 1 star
Headlines Academy Inc
41 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Regional Health Spearfish Hospital
2 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Regional Health Sturgis Hospital
16 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Rapid City Regional Airport
49 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
85 miles, W • 1 star
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