Spearfish, SD
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-09
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Spearfish, South Dakota Info Snack

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
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
2,873.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
22.48%
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
1.0x
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

Spearfishc South Dakota
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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

White
91.0% (10,645)
African American
0.7% (80)
American Indian
2.3% (266)
Asian
1.2% (144)
Hawaiian
0.1% (11)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.8% (330)
Hispanic
1.9% (226)
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

Female
51.7% (6,053)
Male
48.3% (5,649)
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

< 9th Grade
0.0% (0)
9-12th Grade
3.0% (351)
High School / GED
23.0% (2,691)
Some College
24.0% (2,808)
Associate's Degree
7.0% (819)
Bachelor's Degree
29.0% (3,393)
Master's Degree
8.0% (936)
Professional Degree
2.0% (234)
Doctorate Degree
4.0% (468)
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

Less than $10,000
3.6% (42,652)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.9% (91,955)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.7% (136,672)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.6% (112,135)
$35,000 to $49,999
17.2% (200,880)
$50,000 to $74,999
13.3% (155,705)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.2% (154,329)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.9% (151,348)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.6% (53,889)
$200,000 or more
6.0% (70,629)
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%

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