Belle Fourche, SD
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Belle Fourche, South Dakota Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
5,616
Unemployment
7.2%
Poverty
11.2%
Median Home
$131,500
Median Income
$46,463
Median Rent
$705
Belle Fourche SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
6
Safety
7
Amenities
6
Education
7
Commute
9.5
Belle Fourche, SD Crime Report
98
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,750.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-29.34%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Belle Fourche / 100k People |
South Dakota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 98 | 1,750.0 | 2,170.0 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 11 | 196.4 | 399.0 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 22.0 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 8 | 142.9 | 302.5 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 87 | 1,553.6 | 1,771.0 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 7 | 125.0 | 299.1 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 75 | 1,339.3 | 1,273.4 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 89.3 | 198.5 | 219.9 |
Belle Fourche, SD Cost Of Living
87
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 | 87 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 102 | 100 | |
| Housing | 64 | 77 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 102 | 96 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 91 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5,616 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 5,610 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 5,622 | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 5,696 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 5,702 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 5,677 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 5,653 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 5,633 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 5,602 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 5,565 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Belle Fourche
| Race | Belle Fourche | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.3% | 82.0% | 60.7% |
| African American | 0.9% | 2.0% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 2.9% | 8.4% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 1.4% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.7% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.6% | 3.8% | 18.0% |
Gender in Belle Fourche
| Gender | Belle Fourche | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 49.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Belle Fourche for adults over 25
| Education | Belle Fourche | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 41.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 12.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 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 | 3.2% | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.4% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.6% | 9.0% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.9% | 10.2% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 20.0% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.2% | 19.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.7% | 14.6% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.2% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.0% | 4.7% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.8% | 4.2% | 7.7% |
