Belle Fourche, SD
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Belle Fourche, South Dakota Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
5,628
Unemployment
9.5%
Poverty
11.6%
Median Home
$130,900
Median Income
$48,212
Median Rent
$768
Belle Fourche SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
6
Safety
6
Amenities
6
Education
6
Commute
9.5
Belle Fourche, SD Crime Report
119
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,083.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-11.20%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Belle Fourche / 100k People |
South Dakota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 119 | 2,083.3 | 2,458.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 14 | 245.1 | 501.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 30.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 12 | 210.1 | 399.1 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 105 | 1,838.2 | 1,956.7 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 16 | 280.1 | 340.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 84 | 1,470.6 | 1,357.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 87.5 | 259.3 | 246.0 |
Belle Fourche, SD Cost Of Living
86
Belle Fourche's Overall Cost Of Living
Belle Fourche's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Belle Fourche | South Dakota | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 94 | 94 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 96 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 65 | 79 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 92 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 88 | 88 | 100 | |
Belle Fourche, SD Photos
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Rankings for Belle Fourche in South Dakota
Map Of Belle Fourche, SD
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Population over time in Belle Fourche
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,628 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 5,610 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 5,622 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 5,696 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 5,702 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 5,677 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 5,653 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 5,633 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 5,602 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 5,565 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Belle Fourche
| Race | Belle Fourche | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.3% | 81.3% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.1% | 2.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 2.2% | 8.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 6.0% | 4.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Belle Fourche
| Gender | Belle Fourche | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 49.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.4% | 50.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Belle Fourche for adults over 25
| Education | Belle Fourche | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 43.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Belle Fourche, South Dakota
| Income | Belle Fourche | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.9% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.5% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.5% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.4% | 10.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 23.6% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.1% | 19.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.5% | 14.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.0% | 15.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.0% | 5.1% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.7% | 4.4% | 8.3% |
