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Boulder Canyon, SD

Census-designated place in Lawrence County, South Dakota.

Population

841

Land area

3.1sq mi

People per sq mi

275

ZIP codes

0

Boulder Canyon and its ZIP codes

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Boulder Canyon at a glance

  • Boulder Canyon is about 23 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
  • The median household income is $74,281, close to the South Dakota median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $597,800 (about 2.3 times the South Dakota figure).

Local data for Boulder Canyon, SD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Boulder Canyon, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$74,281

Poverty rate

1.1%

Median home value

$597,800

Homeownership

68.0%

Bachelor's or higher

37.7%

Median age

53.0

Average commute

49.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (182), Mexican Americans (167), Irish Americans (73).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lawrence County. PPP loans are for Boulder Canyon.

Details

Unemployment rate

1.6%

Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$50,959

13,691 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$78,616

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$299M

FY 2026, $11,614 per person

Lawrence County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Boulder Canyon, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone60.4%
  • Carpooled28.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
  • Worked from home8.2%

Average one-way commute: 49.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Boulder Canyon, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

1,203

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

78

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 14°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Boulder Canyon, SD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.7%

U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts

Diabetes

15.4%

U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts

Smoking

16.3%

U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.1%

U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts

Cities near Boulder Canyon

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Crook CityCensus-designated place3.3 mi0.9
SturgisCity4.4 mi6.6
WhitewoodCity4.8 mi0.7
DeadwoodCity5.5 mi4.9
Blucksberg MountainCensus-designated place7.9 mi0.7
Central CityCity8.3 mi0.2
LeadCity8.6 mi2.1
St. OngeCensus-designated place12 mi1.3
Mountain PlainsCensus-designated place14 mi1.6
SpearfishCity15 mi17.3
PiedmontCity17 mi1.6
North SpearfishCensus-designated place17 mi4.3
ValeCensus-designated place18 mi1.5
Wonderland HomesCensus-designated place19 mi0.2
FruitdaleTown19 mi0.3
NislandTown19 mi0.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Boulder Canyon, SD in?
Boulder Canyon is in Lawrence County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Boulder Canyon, SD?
About 841 people live in Boulder Canyon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Boulder Canyon?
Nearby places include Crook City (3.3 mi), Sturgis (4.4 mi), Whitewood (4.8 mi), Deadwood (5.5 mi), Blucksberg Mountain (7.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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