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Spearfish, SD
City in Lawrence County, South Dakota. ZIP codes: 57799.
Population
12,930
Land area
17.3sq mi
People per sq mi
749
ZIP codes
1
Spearfish and its ZIP codes
Spearfish at a glance
- Spearfish is about 63 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 10th among 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- The median household income is $65,688, 13% below the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $346,200 (34% above South Dakota) and median rent is $963 a month.
Local data for Spearfish, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Spearfish, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,688
Poverty rate
15.2%
Median home value
$346,200
Median rent
$963/mo
Homeownership
49.6%
Bachelor's or higher
41.8%
Median age
40.0
Average commute
16.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,924), Irish Americans (1,483), Norwegian Americans (1,294).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lawrence County. PPP loans are for Spearfish.
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
Spearfish, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.6%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked7.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 16.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Spearfish, 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
84° / 16°F
21.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone27 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Spearfish, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.7%
U.S. 33.3% -2.6 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
ZIP codes in Spearfish
1 in or overlapping Spearfish. Population shown
Cities near Spearfish
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain PlainsCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.6 |
| North SpearfishCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 4.3 |
| St. OngeCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.3 |
| Belle FourcheCity | 10 mi | 9 |
| Central CityCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| DeadwoodCity | 11 mi | 4.9 |
| WhitewoodCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Beulah, WYCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Crook CityCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| LeadCity | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| FruitdaleTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Boulder CanyonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| SturgisCity | 18 mi | 6.6 |
| NislandTown | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| Blucksberg MountainCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.7 |
| ValeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Spearfish, SD in?
- Spearfish is in Lawrence County, South Dakota.
- What ZIP codes are in Spearfish, SD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Spearfish include 57799.
- What is the population of Spearfish, SD?
- About 12,930 people live in Spearfish, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Spearfish?
- Nearby places include Mountain Plains (2.8 mi), North Spearfish (3.2 mi), St. Onge (7.3 mi), Belle Fourche (10 mi), Central City (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023