Spearfish
City in Lawrence County, South Dakota
Spearfish is a city in Lawrence County, South Dakota, with 12,193 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,648 ft (1,112 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mountain Plains, 2.9 miles SW.
- 12,193residents (2020 Census)
- 3,648 ftelevation · 1,112 m
- 17.3 sq miland area · 44.7 km²
- 706 / sq mipopulation density
- 57799ZIP code
About Spearfish
Spearfish (Lakota: Hočhápȟe) is a city in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 12,193 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 13,803 in 2024, making it the 10th most populous city in South Dakota. Spearfish is the largest city in Lawrence County and the home of Black Hills State University.
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Living in Spearfish
- Median household income
- $65,688
- Median home value
- $346,200
- Median rent
- $963/mo
- Median age
- 40
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Spearfish had 12,193 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,193 |
|---|---|
| Density | 706 per sq mi (273 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Spearfish at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Lawrence County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 12,193 (2020) |
| Land area | 17.27 sq mi (44.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,648 ft (1,112 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.4917° N, 103.8157° W |
| ZIP code | 57799 |
| Official website | cityofspearfish.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4660020 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Spearfish
- Mountain Plains2.9 mi SW
- North Spearfish4.6 mi W
- St. Onge6.0 mi NE
- Deadwood8.6 mi SE
- Central City8.8 mi S
- Whitewood9.0 mi E
- Crook City9.3 mi SE
- Lead9.9 mi S
- Belle Fourche12.1 mi N
- Boulder Canyon12.3 mi SE
- Fruitdale13.6 mi NE
- Beulah, WY13.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Spearfish
What county is Spearfish in?
Spearfish is in Lawrence County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Spearfish, SD?
12,193 people lived in Spearfish at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Spearfish, SD?
The ZIP code of Spearfish is 57799.
What is the elevation of Spearfish?
3,648 feet (1,112 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Spearfish?
Mountain Plains (2.9 mi), North Spearfish (4.6 mi), St. Onge (6.0 mi), Deadwood (8.6 mi), Central City (8.8 mi).
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