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Deadwood, SD
City in Lawrence County, South Dakota.
Population
1,209
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
245
ZIP codes
0
Deadwood and its ZIP codes
Deadwood at a glance
- Deadwood is about 20 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 66th most populous of 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- Households here earn a median of $40,179 a year, 46% less than the South Dakota figure of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $226,500 (12% below South Dakota) and median rent is $702 a month.
Local data for Deadwood, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Deadwood, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,179
Poverty rate
6.7%
Median home value
$226,500
Median rent
$702/mo
Homeownership
55.9%
Bachelor's or higher
21.1%
Median age
57.3
Average commute
13.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (413), Norwegian Americans (176), Irish Americans (169).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lawrence County. PPP loans are for Deadwood.
Unemployment rate
1.9%
Aug 2026, -0.3 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
How people get to work
Deadwood, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.7%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.9%
- Bicycle2.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 13.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Deadwood, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Deadwood, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Deadwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Central CityCity | 2.9 mi | 0.2 |
| LeadCity | 3.5 mi | 2.1 |
| Crook CityCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.9 |
| Boulder CanyonCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 3.1 |
| WhitewoodCity | 6.4 mi | 0.7 |
| Mountain PlainsCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1.6 |
| SturgisCity | 9.9 mi | 6.6 |
| SpearfishCity | 11 mi | 17.3 |
| St. OngeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Blucksberg MountainCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| North SpearfishCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.3 |
| FruitdaleTown | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| Belle FourcheCity | 20 mi | 9 |
| PiedmontCity | 21 mi | 1.6 |
| Beulah, WYCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| NislandTown | 21 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Deadwood, SD in?
- Deadwood is in Lawrence County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Deadwood, SD?
- About 1,209 people live in Deadwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Deadwood?
- Nearby places include Central City (2.9 mi), Lead (3.5 mi), Crook City (5.1 mi), Boulder Canyon (5.5 mi), Whitewood (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023