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Spearfish, South Dakota

Introduction to Spearfish, South Dakota

Spearfish, South Dakota, in Lawrence county, is 42 miles NW of Rapid City, South Dakota and 333 miles N of Denver, Colorado. There are an estimated 8,606 people in the city.

Spearfish History

Spearfish was originally inhabited by Native Americans. European settlers first arrived in the area in 1876, during the Black Hills Gold Rush. The first post office and the first store of the area were established in 1877. The city was incorporated in 1888. It was named because Native Americans and fur traders considered the stream an ideal place to spear fish. The first railroad entered the area in 1893. Mining and tourism became important in this area in the 20th Century.

Spearfish and nearby Attractions

  • D C Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery
  • Spirit of Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
  • High Plains Heritage Center
  • Gulches of Fun Amusement Park
  • Bear Butte State Park
  • House of Roses Museum

Things To Do In Spearfish

While staying in Spearfish, one can pay a visit to the Spirit of Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, the Bear Butte State Park and the D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery. The Gulches of Fun Amusement Park is popular among children and an ideal destination for a family outing. The city also offers easy access to the Old Fort Meade Museum, Adams Museum, the House of Roses Museum and the Black Hills Mining Museum. Local festivals include the Downtown Harvest Fest, Taste of Spearfish and the Festival in the Park.

Spearfish Transportation

Rapid City Regional Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Spearfish Higher Education

Black Hills State University is the local institution of higher education. Others providing facilities for higher education include the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Casper College and Chadron State College.

High Points

Spearfish strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Dakota):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 6%Spearfish College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Spearfish Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Spearfish Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 15%Spearfish Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 18%Spearfish Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Spearfish, SD

Comparing Spearfish to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Dakota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population98
Senior Citizens84
Well-Paid Single Women59
Well-Paid Single Men34
Male Share of the Population23
Age of the Population22
Racial Diversity29
Children Under 5 Years Old13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income36
People in Middle Class or Better33
People Above Poverty32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times96
Working at Home52
Public Transportation Use48
Walking and Biking to Work33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone108
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents93
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Affordability of Property Taxes41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime73
Low Property Crime52

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