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Deadwood, SD

Founded 1876Lawrence CountyElev. 1,381 m
Population
1,319
Median home
$227,000
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
1
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Deadwood

With about 1,319 residents, Deadwood is one of South Dakota's notable places. Deadwood was founded in 1876 and sits in Lawrence County. The median age is 51 and the median household income is $52,679. Homes carry a median value of $227,000, and about 50% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (92.6%). Around 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 14 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
1,319
Median age
51
Median household income
$52,679
Per-capita income
$40,001
Poverty rate
2.8%
High-school grad or higher
92.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
Unemployment
3.5%
Avg. commute
14.2 min
Work from home
4.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White92.6%
Hispanic or Latino4.1%
Black0.6%
Asian0.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts30.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance24.4%
Service20.8%
Sales & office18.1%
Production, transportation & material moving5.9%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$227,000
Median gross rent
$706/mo
Owner-occupied
49.9%
Median year built
1942
Households
725
Avg. household size
1.77

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

Education

Schools

Deadwood has 1 public school — 1 elementary.

Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03Elementary

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime20% above national
Deadwood464
South Dakota377
United States386
↑ 102% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime54% above national
Deadwood3,014
South Dakota1,752
United States1,952
Trend
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Deadwood.

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

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Lawrence County
Winter weatherRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
WildfireRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low

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

Context

Neighborhood info

Deadwood is in Lawrence County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Deadwood was founded in 1876 and sits in Lawrence County. Elevation ~1,381 m.

Population trend
4K9461,31918802024
Map of Deadwood
Deadwood, SD
Where Deadwood is
Sioux FallsRapidAberdeenBrookingsWatertownYanktonDeadwood
Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Pearson CabinMount Theodore Roosevelt Monument
Notable people from Deadwood
Amy HillDorothy ProvineAlfred L. WerkerAngelo Antonio RizzutoKelly ThordsenWard LambertCarole HillardScott BerryBill RussellGary Mule Deer
People searches in Deadwood
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Nearby cities
Lead (3 mi)Spearfish (9 mi)Sturgis (11 mi)Belle Fourche (20 mi)Summerset (23 mi)Rapid (33 mi)

Common questions

Deadwood — frequently asked

What is the population of Deadwood, South Dakota?
Deadwood has a population of about 1,319, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Deadwood?
The median home value in Deadwood is $227,000, and the median gross rent is $706/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Deadwood safe? What is the crime rate?
Deadwood Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 464 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Deadwood face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Lawrence County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, hail, lightning.
How many schools are in Deadwood?
Deadwood has 1 public schools (1 elementary). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Deadwood?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Deadwood. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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