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Lawrence County, SD

10 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Lawrence County, South Dakota.

Population

27,233

Land area

800sq mi

People per sq mi

34

ZIP codes

7

Cities and towns in Lawrence County

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Lawrence County at a glance

  • Lawrence County is about 2.8 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
  • It is the 8th most populous of 66 counties in South Dakota.
  • The median household income is $73,384, close to the South Dakota median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $346,500 (35% above South Dakota) and median rent is $938 a month.
  • The biggest population centers are Spearfish (12,930), Lead (3,006) and North Spearfish (1,858).

Local data for Lawrence County, SD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Lawrence County, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$73,384

Poverty rate

11.6%

Median home value

$346,500

Prices +4.3% in a year

Median rent

$938/mo

Homeownership

65.1%

Bachelor's or higher

32.9%

Median age

44.8

Average commute

19.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,712), Irish Americans (3,551), Norwegian Americans (2,343).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

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

PPP loans

$61.2M

1,335 loans, 8,993 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$244K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Lawrence County, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone76.3%
  • Carpooled10.8%
  • Public transit0.9%
  • Walked4.3%
  • Bicycle0.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
  • Worked from home6.5%

Average one-way commute: 19.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Lawrence County, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

1,203

Most often hail

Flood insurance policies

78

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 18°F

31.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone42 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Lawrence County, SD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.7%

U.S. 33.3% -0.6 pts

Diabetes

11.4%

U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts

Smoking

14.2%

U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.0%

U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lawrence County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Lawrence County, SD?
Spearfish is the largest city or town in Lawrence County, with about 12,930 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 57732, 57754, 57759, 57779, 57783.
What is the population of Lawrence County, SD?
About 27,233 people live in Lawrence County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Lawrence County?
Lawrence County borders Pennington County, Meade County, Butte County, Crook County, WY, Weston County, WY.

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