Spearfish

Spearfish, South Dakota Overview

With a composite score of 57.7/100 and a B+ grade, Spearfish ranks #7 of 20 cities in South Dakota. Its strongest showing is in Safety (81/100), while Economy (36/100) represents its largest gap.

Income & Employment in Spearfish

Spearfish’s median income of $59,731 is 17% below the state median, but positive population growth of 3.7% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents.

Safety in Spearfish

At 188.3 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, Spearfish sits meaningfully below the South Dakota average of 330 — a 75% lower gap. The property crime rate is 1973.5 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Spearfish

The median home value is $309,200. Median monthly rent is $941. Renters spend 18.9% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x suggests home buyers face a stretched market.

Health & Wellness in Spearfish

The adult obesity rate in Spearfish is 30.7% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 9.6%. Residents average 15 poor mental health days per month. South Dakota ranks #24 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Spearfish

Spearfish has a high school graduation rate of 87%. The student-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. Per-pupil spending of $9,680 falls below the national median. The city has 5 public schools serving 2,377 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Spearfish

The annual average temperature in Spearfish is 52.9°F. Summers average 67.8°F. Winters average 34.7°F. Annual precipitation is 22.5 inches. The average commute of 14.4 minutes is notably short.

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