The Town FilesLawrence County, South Dakota
27,233 people. The median home is worth $346,500 (typical South Dakota town: $182,100) and the median household earns $73,384.
Towns in Lawrence County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spearfish | 12,193 | $346,200 | $65,688 | 40.0 |
| Lead | 2,982 | $189,400 | $73,047 | 46.5 |
| North Spearfish | 2,366 | $356,200 | $76,809 | 40.3 |
| Deadwood | 1,156 | $226,500 | $40,179 | 57.3 |
| Whitewood | 879 | $243,300 | $77,500 | 40.1 |
| Boulder Canyon | 561 | $597,800 | $74,281 | 53.0 |
People and housing
| Lawrence County | Typical South Dakota town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $346,500 | $182,100 |
| Median rent | $938 | $785 |
| Median household income | $73,384 | $66,086 |
| Median age | 44.8 | 39.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.9% | 23.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.6% | 10.1% |
Jobs and pay
13,566 jobs in 2024, average pay $50,201 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,203 storm events in Lawrence County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Lawrence County has been included in 17 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4527: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3475: Covid-19 |
| October 7, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4467: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| November 8, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4155: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding |
| June 28, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4125: Severe Storms, Tornado, And Flooding |
| July 9, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1774: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).