City profile
Spearfish, SD
Lawrence County · Population 12,930
Spearfish is a town in Lawrence County, SD with about 12,930 residents and a typical home value near $346,000. It is 41 miles from Rapid City, SD, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
23°F
Summer avg
72°F
Sunny days / yr
220
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$346,200
Typical monthly housing
$2,198
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
95
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.10%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.11%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 49/100
Top hazards: Wildfire, Winter weather, Hail
Nearest major airport
323 mi to Denver International Airport (DEN)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 33% Democratic / 64% Republican
Community
Population
12,930
Black population
0.5%
County
Lawrence County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸SD is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: extreme cold, hail
Highlights
- About 12,930 residents
- Typical home value about $346,000
- 41 miles from Rapid City, SD
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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