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Belle Fourche, SD

Belle Fourche, SD.

Population: 8,983 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$353,591
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
-1.6%
5-year appreciation
+9.1%
10-year appreciation
+48.8%
All-time peak (2022-12)
$396,389
House Price Index
496.2 (+2.9% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
13

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
hail, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
18.1 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Devils Tower National Monument (48 mi)
Nearest airport
Belle Fourche Municipal Airport (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+73 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Median annual property tax
$2,358
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
71.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,291
Average weekly wage
$841
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
70

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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