Spearfish, SD

Spearfish, South Dakota

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

The People and Families of Spearfish

In Spearfish, about 44% of adults are married. In Spearfish, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Spearfish has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Spearfish had a median family income of $40,257. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Spearfish.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($3,000) in Spearfish. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Spearfish Housing

Approximately 50% of housing in Spearfish is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Spearfish. Property taxes are a bit high in the city, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Spearfish, 91% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in Spearfish than other cities.

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Spearfish, SD

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Spearfish Almanac

Spearfish Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Spearfish Public Libraries

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Spearfish Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Spearfish residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Spearfish Hospitals

SPEARFISH SURGERY CENTER
(Proprietary)
1316 10TH ST
(605) 642-3113
Emergency Service: No

SPEARFISH REGIONAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
1440 N MAIN ST
(605) 644-4000
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Spearfish

Spearfish High Schools (2004)

SPEARFISH HI SCH
1725 N MAIN
605-717-1212
Serves 670 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Spearfish Colleges

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Black Hills State University

(List of All South Dakota Colleges)

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