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Crime in Box Elder summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Box Elder. Key points include:
There were 225 total crimes in Box Elder in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Box Elder is 1,542.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Box Elder is 349.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Box Elder is 1,192.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Box Elder is -27.23% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Box Elder Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Box Elder / 100k People |
South Dakota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 225 | 1,542.3 | 1,948.3 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 51 | 349.6 | 362.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 6.9 | 4.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 6.9 | 22.6 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 39 | 267.3 | 283.6 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 174 | 1,192.7 | 1,586.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 25 | 171.4 | 194.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 126 | 863.7 | 1,195.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 23 | 157.7 | 195.9 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Box Elder summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Box Elder. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around South Dakota. Key points include:
The cost of living in Box Elder is 100 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Box Elder is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Box Elder is $367,456.
The median income in Box Elder is $73,008.
Box Elder's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Box Elder Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Box Elder | South Dakota | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 104 | 77 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Box Elder, SD Weather
The average high in Box Elder is 59.5° and the average low is 35.4°.
There are 39.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 17.5 inches of precipitation each year with 40.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Box Elder |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 35.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 39.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 17.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 40.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Box Elder Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Box Elder
The current population in Box Elder is 12,902. The population has increased 67.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,902 | 3.6% |
| 2023 | 12,457 | 4.6% |
| 2022 | 11,905 | 3.3% |
| 2021 | 11,527 | 16.0% |
| 2020 | 9,937 | 2.6% |
| 2019 | 9,683 | 2.9% |
| 2018 | 9,407 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 9,277 | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 9,126 | 1.9% |
| 2015 | 8,959 | 3.2% |
| 2014 | 8,683 | 3.3% |
| 2013 | 8,402 | 3.9% |
| 2012 | 8,084 | 4.2% |
| 2011 | 7,755 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 7,686 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Box Elder
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Box Elder is:
71.1% White with 9,177 White residents.
2.8% African American with 356 African American residents.
8.2% American Indian with 1,060 American Indian residents.
1.1% Asian with 148 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 14 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
8.4% Two Or More with 1,086 Two Or More residents.
8.2% Hispanic with 1,061 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Box Elder | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.1% | 79.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.8% | 2.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 8.2% | 7.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 8.4% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.2% | 4.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Box Elder
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Box Elder is 50.6% female with 6,522 female residents.
Box Elder is 49.4% male with 6,380 male residents.
| Gender | Box Elder | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 49.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Box Elder for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Box Elder completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Box Elder completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Box Elder completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Box Elder completed some college.
14.0% of adults in Box Elder completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Box Elder completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Box Elder completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Box Elder completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Box Elder completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Box Elder | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Box Elder, South Dakota
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5.6% of households in Box Elder earn Less than $10,000.
1.4% of households in Box Elder earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.1% of households in Box Elder earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.3% of households in Box Elder earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.3% of households in Box Elder earn $35,000 to $49,999.
22.0% of households in Box Elder earn $50,000 to $74,999.
18.3% of households in Box Elder earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.0% of households in Box Elder earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.2% of households in Box Elder earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.7% of households in Box Elder earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Box Elder | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.6% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.4% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.1% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.3% | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.3% | 11.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.0% | 17.4% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 18.3% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.0% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.2% | 8.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.7% | 8.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
