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Crime in Belle Fourche summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Belle Fourche. Key points include:
There were 146 total crimes in Belle Fourche in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Belle Fourche is 2,451.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Belle Fourche is 151.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Belle Fourche is 2,300.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Belle Fourche is 15.69% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Belle Fourche Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Belle Fourche / 100k People |
South Dakota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 146 | 2,451.7 | 1,948.3 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 9 | 151.1 | 362.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 16.8 | 22.6 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 67.2 | 283.6 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 137 | 2,300.6 | 1,586.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 90 | 1,511.3 | 194.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 42 | 705.3 | 1,195.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 84.0 | 195.9 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Belle Fourche summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Belle Fourche. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around South Dakota. Key points include:
The cost of living in Belle Fourche is 89 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Belle Fourche is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Belle Fourche is $334,319.
The median income in Belle Fourche is $65,071.
Belle Fourche's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Belle Fourche Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Belle Fourche | South Dakota | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 73 | 77 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Belle Fourche, SD Weather
The average high in Belle Fourche is 59.8° and the average low is 33.8°.
There are 41.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 17.6 inches of precipitation each year with 113.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Belle Fourche |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 33.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 41.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 17.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 113.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Belle Fourche Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Belle Fourche
The current population in Belle Fourche is 5,804. The population has increased 4.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,804 | 1.1% |
| 2023 | 5,741 | 1.3% |
| 2022 | 5,670 | 2.0% |
| 2021 | 5,561 | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 5,628 | 0.2% |
| 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
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Belle Fourche is:
89.5% White with 5,196 White residents.
0.0% African American with 0 African American residents.
0.6% American Indian with 36 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.3% Hawaiian with 16 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 9 Other residents.
4.2% Two Or More with 246 Two Or More residents.
5.2% Hispanic with 301 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Belle Fourche | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.5% | 79.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.0% | 2.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 7.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.2% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.2% | 4.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Belle Fourche
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Belle Fourche is 50.8% female with 2,948 female residents.
Belle Fourche is 49.2% male with 2,856 male residents.
| Gender | Belle Fourche | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 49.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Belle Fourche for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Belle Fourche completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in Belle Fourche completed 9-12th grade.
36.0% of adults in Belle Fourche completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Belle Fourche completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Belle Fourche completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Belle Fourche completed bachelor's degree.
2.0% of adults in Belle Fourche completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Belle Fourche completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Belle Fourche completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Belle Fourche | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Belle Fourche, South Dakota
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5.9% of households in Belle Fourche earn Less than $10,000.
2.6% of households in Belle Fourche earn $10,000 to $14,999.
13.2% of households in Belle Fourche earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.3% of households in Belle Fourche earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.8% of households in Belle Fourche earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.8% of households in Belle Fourche earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.7% of households in Belle Fourche earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.6% of households in Belle Fourche earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.7% of households in Belle Fourche earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.3% of households in Belle Fourche earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Belle Fourche | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.9% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.6% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.2% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.3% | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.8% | 11.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.8% | 17.4% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.7% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.6% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.7% | 8.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.3% | 8.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
