Spearfish, SD
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Spearfish, South Dakota Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
11,702
Unemployment
1.7%
Poverty
12.6%
Median Home
$223,200
Median Income
$50,072
Median Rent
$821
Spearfish SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
5
Safety
5
Amenities
7
Education
9
Commute
9.5
Spearfish, SD Crime Report
342
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,873.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
22.48%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Spearfish / 100k People |
South Dakota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 342 | 2,873.5 | 2,458.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 35 | 294.1 | 501.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 2 | 16.8 | 30.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 27 | 226.9 | 399.1 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 307 | 2,579.4 | 1,956.7 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 35 | 294.1 | 340.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 262 | 2,201.3 | 1,357.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 10 | 84.0 | 259.3 | 246.0 |
Spearfish, SD Cost Of Living
99
Spearfish's Overall Cost Of Living
Spearfish's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Spearfish | South Dakota | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 105 | 94 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 100 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 98 | 79 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 84 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 87 | 88 | 100 | |
Spearfish, SD Photos
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Rankings for Spearfish in South Dakota
Map Of Spearfish, SD
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Population over time in Spearfish
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 11,702 | 2.7% |
| 2019 | 11,393 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 11,300 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 11,176 | 1.8% |
| 2016 | 10,980 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 10,836 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 10,690 | 2.1% |
| 2013 | 10,470 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 10,339 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 10,195 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Spearfish
| Race | Spearfish | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.0% | 81.3% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.7% | 2.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 2.3% | 8.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 1.4% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.8% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 4.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Spearfish
| Gender | Spearfish | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 49.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Spearfish for adults over 25
| Education | Spearfish | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Spearfish, South Dakota
| Income | Spearfish | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.6% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.9% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.7% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.6% | 10.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.2% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.3% | 19.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.2% | 14.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.9% | 15.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.6% | 5.1% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.0% | 4.4% | 8.3% |
