Belle Fourche
City in Butte County, South Dakota
Belle Fourche is a city in Butte County, South Dakota, with 5,617 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,022 ft (921 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fruitdale, 8.1 miles E.
- 5,617residents (2020 Census)
- 3,022 ftelevation · 921 m
- 9.1 sq miland area · 23.5 km²
- 619 / sq mipopulation density
- 57779ZIP code
About Belle Fourche
Belle Fourche (; bel-FOOSH) is a city in and the county seat of Butte County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 5,617 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 5,855 in 2024, making it the 18th-most populous city in South Dakota. It is near the geographic center of the United States, which moved some 550 miles (885 km) northwest from the geographic center of the contiguous United States in Lebanon, Kansas with the admission of Alaska and Hawaii in the mid-20th century.
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Living in Belle Fourche
- Median household income
- $65,071
- Median home value
- $222,500
- Median rent
- $983/mo
- Median age
- 38.3
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Belle Fourche had 5,617 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,617 |
|---|---|
| Density | 619 per sq mi (239 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Belle Fourche at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Butte County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,617 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.07 sq mi (23.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,022 ft (921 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.6638° N, 103.8591° W |
| ZIP code | 57779 |
| Official website | bellefourche.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4604380 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Belle Fourche
- Fruitdale8.1 mi E
- St. Onge10.7 mi SE
- North Spearfish10.8 mi S
- Spearfish12.1 mi S
- Mountain Plains13.6 mi S
- Beulah, WY13.7 mi SW
- Nisland15.0 mi E
- Whitewood17.7 mi SE
- Crook City18.9 mi SE
- Deadwood20.3 mi S
- Central City20.9 mi S
- Lead22.0 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Belle Fourche
What county is Belle Fourche in?
Belle Fourche is in Butte County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Belle Fourche, SD?
5,617 people lived in Belle Fourche at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Belle Fourche, SD?
The ZIP code of Belle Fourche is 57779.
What is the elevation of Belle Fourche?
3,022 feet (921 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Belle Fourche?
Fruitdale (8.1 mi), St. Onge (10.7 mi), North Spearfish (10.8 mi), Spearfish (12.1 mi), Mountain Plains (13.6 mi).
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