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Spearfish, SD

Founded 1876Lawrence CountyElev. 1,112 m
Population
12,551
Median home
$309,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
10
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Spearfish

With about 12,551 residents, Spearfish is one of South Dakota's notable places. Spearfish was founded in 1876 and sits in Lawrence County. The median age is 37.2 and the median household income is $59,731. Homes carry a median value of $309,200, and about 48% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (87.1%). Around 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 15 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
12,551
Median age
37.2
Median household income
$59,731
Per-capita income
$43,516
Poverty rate
15.2%
High-school grad or higher
95.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.6%
Unemployment
2.5%
Avg. commute
14.8 min
Work from home
5.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White87.1%
Hispanic or Latino3.1%
Black0.4%
Asian0.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts40.9%
Service26.4%
Sales & office16.1%
Production, transportation & material moving9.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.5%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$309,200
Median gross rent
$941/mo
Owner-occupied
48.3%
Median year built
1990
Households
5,774
Avg. household size
2.04

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Spearfish has 10 public schools — 3 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading25%
Math25%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Black Hills Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 07HighGrades 9–12
Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 10HighGrades 9–12
Spearfish High School - 01HighGrades 9–12
Black Hills Academy at Canyon Hills - 08MiddleGrades 4–8
Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09MiddleGrades 4–8
Spearfish Middle School - 05MiddleGrades 6–8
Creekside Elementary - 07ElementaryGrades 3–5
Mountain View Elementary - 08Elementary
West Elementary - 03ElementaryGrades 1–2
Black Hills Education Connections - 06

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime51% below national
Spearfish188
South Dakota377
United States386
↓ 3% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime1% above national
Spearfish1,973
South Dakota1,752
United States1,952
↓ 13% lower than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

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

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

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

Spearfish was founded in 1876 and sits in Lawrence County. Elevation ~1,112 m.

Map of Spearfish
Spearfish, SD
Where Spearfish is
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Historic places

32 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Spearfish Rest Stop TipiEpiscopal Church of All AngelsHalloran-Matthews-Brady HouseLown, William Ernest, HouseDickey, Walter, HouseKroll Meat Market and SlaughterhouseCook, Fayette, HouseKeets, Henry, House
Notable people from Spearfish
Jeff TrandahlFrank SchoonmakerErnie SmithAmy WilliamsRich SattgastKai StaatsTroy HeinertEdward R. McLaughlin
People searches in Spearfish
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Nearby cities
Deadwood (9 mi)Lead (10 mi)Belle Fourche (12 mi)Sturgis (17 mi)Summerset (31 mi)Rapid (42 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Spearfish, SD (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Spearfish, South Dakota.

Charles Arthur Brown, 77
Spearfish · Lawrence County · 57783
AKA Charlie Brown

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

Spearfish — frequently asked

What is the population of Spearfish, South Dakota?
Spearfish has a population of about 12,551, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Spearfish?
The median home value in Spearfish is $309,200, and the median gross rent is $941/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Spearfish safe? What is the crime rate?
Spearfish Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 188 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Spearfish 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 Spearfish?
Spearfish has 10 public schools (3 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Spearfish?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Spearfish. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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