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Eagle Butte, SD
City in Dewey County, South Dakota.
Population
1,458
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,071
ZIP codes
0
Eagle Butte and its ZIP codes
Eagle Butte at a glance
- Eagle Butte is about 89 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 56th among 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- The median household income is $45,741, 39% below the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $65,900 (74% below South Dakota) and median rent is $611 a month.
Local data for Eagle Butte, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Eagle Butte, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,741
Poverty rate
31.8%
Median home value
$65,900
Median rent
$611/mo
Homeownership
51.9%
Bachelor's or higher
15.3%
Median age
28.0
Average commute
10.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (48), Mexican Americans (34), Irish Americans (15).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dewey County. PPP loans are for Eagle Butte.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Sep 2026, -2.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,096
2,348 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,103
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$121M
FY 2026, $23,157 per person
How people get to work
Eagle Butte, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.5%
- Carpooled15.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 10.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Eagle Butte, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
748
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
86° / 9°F
19.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Eagle Butte, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.6%
U.S. 33.3% +14.3 pts
Diabetes
19.1%
U.S. 12.1% +7.0 pts
Smoking
33.9%
U.S. 12.8% +21.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.9%
U.S. 11.1% +3.8 pts
Cities near Eagle Butte
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North Eagle ButteCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 8.8 |
| LantryCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Green GrassCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8.1 |
| DupreeCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| WhitehorseCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.7 |
| IsabelTown | 29 mi | 0.8 |
| La PlantCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 9.5 |
| Cherry CreekCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Eagle Butte, SD in?
- Eagle Butte is in Dewey County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Eagle Butte, SD?
- About 1,458 people live in Eagle Butte, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Eagle Butte?
- Nearby places include North Eagle Butte (1.5 mi), Lantry (9.8 mi), Green Grass (12 mi), Dupree (18 mi), Whitehorse (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023