Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
24%
Spearfish
Spearfish, SD Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,212
Population
13,119
Renter Mix
42% Rent
Adventure abounds in the Black Hills
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Strewn along I-90 in western South Dakota, Spearfish is engulfed in unparalleled natural beauty on the edge of the vast Black Hills National Forest. Spearfish’s scenic environment lends a host of outdoor activities to residents and visitors alike, including biking, hiking, birding, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, rock climbing, fishing, geocaching, and much more.
Spearfish in home to Black Hills State University, which contributes an array of sporting and cultural events to the community. Spearfish boasts plenty of its own cultural institutions as well, such as the Termesphere Gallery, High Plains Heritage Center Museum, and the Matthews Opera House and Arts Center. Quick access to I-90, U.S. 14, and U.S. 85 as well as the Black Hills Airport makes getting around from Spearfish simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$59,514
Average: $83,840
Education
4,844
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,871
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Spearfish has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Spearfish, SD is $1,039 for a studio, $1,209 for one bedroom, $1,151 for two bedrooms, and $1,131 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Spearfish has increased by 2.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,209/month
650 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Spearfish, SD is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
498 Students
Public
Grades K-5
352 Students
Public
Grades K-5
168 Students
Black Hills Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09
Public
Grades K-8
2 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
600 Students
Black Hills Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09
Public
Grades K-8
2 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
796 Students
Black Hills Education Connections - 06
Public
Grades 9-12
31 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.