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Crime in Spearfish summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Spearfish. Key points include:
There were 285 total crimes in Spearfish in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Spearfish is 2,086.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Spearfish is 263.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Spearfish is 1,823.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Spearfish is -1.53% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Spearfish Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Spearfish / 100k People |
South Dakota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 285 | 2,086.8 | 1,948.3 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 36 | 263.6 | 362.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 14.6 | 22.6 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 20 | 146.4 | 283.6 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 249 | 1,823.2 | 1,586.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 23 | 168.4 | 194.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 211 | 1,545.0 | 1,195.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 15 | 109.8 | 195.9 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Spearfish summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Spearfish. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around South Dakota. Key points include:
The cost of living in Spearfish is 104 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Spearfish is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Spearfish is $456,936.
The median income in Spearfish is $65,688.
Spearfish's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Spearfish Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Spearfish | South Dakota | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 113 | 77 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Spearfish, SD Weather
The average high in Spearfish is 59.2° and the average low is 34.1°.
There are 48.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 22.2 inches of precipitation each year with 132.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Spearfish |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 34.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 48.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 22.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 132.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Spearfish Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Spearfish
The current population in Spearfish is 12,930. The population has increased 26.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,930 | 3.0% |
| 2023 | 12,551 | 2.3% |
| 2022 | 12,268 | 2.0% |
| 2021 | 12,031 | 2.8% |
| 2020 | 11,702 | 1.3% |
| 2019 | 11,547 | 1.4% |
| 2018 | 11,393 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 11,300 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 11,176 | 1.8% |
| 2015 | 10,980 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 10,836 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 10,690 | 2.1% |
| 2012 | 10,470 | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 10,339 | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 10,195 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Spearfish
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Spearfish is:
87.3% White with 11,290 White residents.
0.2% African American with 25 African American residents.
3.5% American Indian with 447 American Indian residents.
0.6% Asian with 76 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 22 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 40 Other residents.
4.1% Two Or More with 530 Two Or More residents.
3.9% Hispanic with 500 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Spearfish | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.3% | 79.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.2% | 2.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 3.5% | 7.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.1% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.9% | 4.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Spearfish
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Spearfish is 51.9% female with 6,705 female residents.
Spearfish is 48.1% male with 6,224 male residents.
| Gender | Spearfish | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 49.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.1% | 50.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Spearfish for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Spearfish completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Spearfish completed 9-12th grade.
23.0% of adults in Spearfish completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Spearfish completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Spearfish completed associate's degree.
25.0% of adults in Spearfish completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Spearfish completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Spearfish completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Spearfish completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Spearfish | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Spearfish, South Dakota
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4.7% of households in Spearfish earn Less than $10,000.
4.8% of households in Spearfish earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.7% of households in Spearfish earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.9% of households in Spearfish earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.2% of households in Spearfish earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.8% of households in Spearfish earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.8% of households in Spearfish earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.5% of households in Spearfish earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.3% of households in Spearfish earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.3% of households in Spearfish earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Spearfish | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.7% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.8% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.7% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.9% | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.2% | 11.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.8% | 17.4% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.8% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.5% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.3% | 8.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.3% | 8.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
