Spearfish, SD
Living in Spearfish
Bikeability35
Walkability59
Commute95
Public Transit29
Affordability73
Public Safety74
Airports7
Hospitals73
Colleges25
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools53
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation+1.4k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
41%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
50%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate24%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household50%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
74%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector73%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military1%
Sales and office23%
Service24%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$213kMedian Home Value+$51k (2010–19)
30%Built 2000 or Later
$668Median Monthly Rent+$223 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached47%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity33%
LP gas1%
Utility gas63%
Crime
Violent Crime in Spearfish
United States45
South Dakota31
Lawrence County21
Property Crime in Spearfish
United States48
South Dakota34
Lawrence County47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 1 | 11 |
| Feb | 28 | 1 | 12 |
| Mar | 35 | 2 | 15 |
| Apr | 44 | 3 | 14 |
| May | 54 | 4 | 2 |
| Jun | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 2 | 1 |
| Oct | 47 | 2 | 6 |
| Nov | 35 | 1 | 12 |
| Dec | 27 | 1 | 13 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Spearfish
Inland Flooding27
Tornado12
Blizzard6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Spearfish, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Spearfish, SD
Spearfish Classical Christian School
2 miles, W
Black Hills Christian Academy
2 miles, SE
St Elizabeth Seton School
37 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Spearfish, SD
Black Hills State University
3 miles, W
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
42 miles, SE
National American University-Rapid City
43 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Spearfish, SD
Regional Health Spearfish Hospital
2 miles, W
Regional Health Lead-Deadwood Hospital
10 miles, SE
Regional Health Sturgis Hospital
17 miles, E
Crook County Hospital
28 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Spearfish, SD
Rapid City Regional Airport
49 miles, SE
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
85 miles, W
Casper-Natrona County International Airport
172 miles, SW