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Deadwood, South Dakota, in Lawrence county, is 32 miles NW of Rapid City, South Dakota (center to center) and 327 miles N of Denver, Colorado. The city contains a population of approximately 1,380.
In Deadwood, about 45% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Deadwood, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.
In 2000, Deadwood had a median family income of $37,132.
Political donors in Deadwood favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.
Deadwood has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 51% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing stock in Deadwood might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in South Dakota, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.
In Deadwood, 74% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Deadwood can boast better commuting than most places.
Deadwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Dakota):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Comparing Deadwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Dakota (State):
Ratings range from
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| Well-Paid Single Women | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
| Average Household Size | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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