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Belle Fourche, SD

Butte CountyElev. 921 m
Population
5,741
Median home
$188,800
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
5
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Belle Fourche

With about 5,741 residents, Belle Fourche is one of South Dakota's notable places. Belle Fourche sits in Butte County. The median age is 36.8 and the median household income is $59,920. Homes carry a median value of $188,800, and about 73% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (88.6%). Around 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
5,741
Median age
36.8
Median household income
$59,920
Per-capita income
$36,431
Poverty rate
7.1%
High-school grad or higher
83.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
Unemployment
6.5%
Avg. commute
22.9 min
Work from home
6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White88.6%
Hispanic or Latino5.5%
Asian0.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts29.2%
Service22.1%
Sales & office19.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance17.4%
Production, transportation & material moving11.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$188,800
Median gross rent
$947/mo
Owner-occupied
72.5%
Median year built
1976
Households
2,407
Avg. household size
2.33

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Belle Fourche has 5 public schools — 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading52%
Math42%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09HighGrades 9–12
Belle Fourche High School - 01HighGrades 9–12
Belle Fourche Middle School - 07MiddleGrades 5–8
North Park Elementary - 08Elementary
South Park Elementary - 03ElementaryGrades 1–4

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime35% below national
Belle Fourche252
South Dakota377
United States386
↑ 29% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime39% below national
Belle Fourche1,191
South Dakota1,752
United States1,952
↓ 23% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Belle Fourche Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Belle Fourche.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Butte County
HailRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
LightningRelatively Low
Strong windRelatively Low
WildfireRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Belle Fourche is in Butte County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Belle Fourche sits in Butte County. Elevation ~921 m.

Map of Belle Fourche
Belle Fourche, SD
Where Belle Fourche is
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Historic places

16 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Bolles, Charles, HouseGay, Thomas Haskins, HouseScotney, John Aaron, HouseWide Awake Grocery BuildingHarris, Fred S., HouseSmall, Charles and Eleanor, HouseTri State BakeryButte County Courthouse amd Historic Jail Building
Notable people from Belle Fourche
Jason KubelBill PearsonLem OverpeckJohn StrohmayerElizabeth MayArlene HamThomas J. BrunnerLeo GiacomettoRalph Heinert
People searches in Belle Fourche
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Nearby cities
Spearfish (12 mi)Deadwood (20 mi)Lead (22 mi)Sturgis (25 mi)Summerset (41 mi)Rapid (52 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Belle Fourche, SD (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Belle Fourche, South Dakota.

David Charles Baker, 60
Belle Fourche · Butte County · 57717

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Belle Fourche — frequently asked

What is the population of Belle Fourche, South Dakota?
Belle Fourche has a population of about 5,741, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Belle Fourche?
The median home value in Belle Fourche is $188,800, and the median gross rent is $947/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Belle Fourche safe? What is the crime rate?
Belle Fourche Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 252 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Belle Fourche face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Butte County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including hail, winter weather, cold wave.
How many schools are in Belle Fourche?
Belle Fourche has 5 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Belle Fourche?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Belle Fourche. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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