Living in North Eagle Butte, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Eagle Butte · Census data 2020–2024
North Eagle Butte has 1,481 residents with a median age of 23.7. The median household income is $34,358 (54% lower than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $33,100, the median rent is $727/month.
North Eagle Butte is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
North Eagle Butte at a glance
- Population
- 1,481
- Median age
- 23.7State: 38
- Median household income
- $34,358State: $75,081
- Median home value
- $33,100State: $257,400
- Median rent
- $727/moState: $946
- Homeowners
- 41.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is North Eagle Butte a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 87% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 54% lower than the South Dakota median; unemployment of 27.5%; a poverty rate of 52.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in North Eagle Butte
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Eagle Butte the median home value is $33,100, 90% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $727 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
North Eagle Butte median household income
The median household income in North Eagle Butte is $34,358 and the income per person is $13,462. 52.6% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in North Eagle Butte: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 539
- Owner-occupied
- 41.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 58.6%
- Vacant
- 15.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 3.24
North Eagle Butte demographics
- Population
- 1,481
- Median age
- 23.7
- Under 18
- 37.3%
- 65 and older
- 8.7%
- Households
- 457
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Eagle Butte ›
Education in North Eagle Butte
10% of adults 25 and older in North Eagle Butte have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 2.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Eagle Butte
- Unemployment rate
- 27.5%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Drive alone
- 79.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.6%
North Eagle Butte vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Eagle Butte | 1,481 | $34,358 | $33,100 | $727 |
| Eagle Butte | 1,458 | $45,741 | $65,900 | $611 |
| Dupree | 557 | $53,958 | $66,200 | $683 |
| Whitehorse | 162 | $59,250 | — | $616 |
| Isabel | 214 | $68,750 | $48,200 | $818 |
| Timber Lake | 779 | $60,694 | $81,400 | $546 |
| La Plant | 240 | $18,654 | — | $463 |
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What is the median household income in North Eagle Butte, SD?
The median household income in North Eagle Butte is $34,358, 54% lower than the South Dakota median of $75,081 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in North Eagle Butte?
The median home value in North Eagle Butte is $33,100, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.
How much is rent in North Eagle Butte?
The median gross rent in North Eagle Butte is $727 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is North Eagle Butte, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 87% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes. Minuses: median household income 54% lower than the South Dakota median; unemployment of 27.5%; a poverty rate of 52.6%.
What is the median age in North Eagle Butte?
The median age in North Eagle Butte is 23.7 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in North Eagle Butte?
The average commute to work in North Eagle Butte is 12 minutes; 8.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Eagle Butte?
The unemployment rate in North Eagle Butte is 27.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Eagle Butte?
10% of adults in North Eagle Butte have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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