Spearfish School District 40-2, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
17,970 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
39.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,439 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$328,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$652 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$797 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.5% 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

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (63%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

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

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Schools

Spearfish Middle School - 05
3 miles, NE · 2.8star
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Colleges

Black Hills State University
2 miles, NE · 1.9star
The Salon Professional Academy
42 miles, SE · 1star
Headlines Academy Inc
42 miles, SE · 1star
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Hospitals

Regional Health Sturgis Hospital
19 miles, SE · 4.1star
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Airports

Rapid City Regional Airport
50 miles, SE · 1.4star
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