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Belle Fourche, SD
Belle Fourche · Butte County · SD 57717
Updated June 19, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$195K
Median Price
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Walk Score
6.3/10
Schools
30 min
to Rapid City
Score Breakdown
BAffordability
78/100
ASafety
92/100
CSchools
63/100
B-Quietness
70/100
B+Commute
85/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score65/100
Our Take
Belle Fourche offers affordable homes and decent schools, but it’s a very car‑centric town with limited amenities. If you’re okay with a quiet, small‑town feel and can handle the high flood risk, it can work, but it isn’t ideal for young professionals or nightlife lovers.
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The Good
- ✓affordable median home price of $194,500
- ✓good public school ratings around 6–7
- ✓low crime rates typical of small towns
- ✓strong sense of community
- ✓reasonable cost of living compared to larger cities
Real Talk
- !high flood risk (AE flood zone) requires expensive insurance
- !walk score of 0 means almost everything needs a car
- !limited public transit and no bike infrastructure
- !nightlife and dining options are sparse
- !commuting to larger employment centers can take 30+ minutes
- $flood insurance premiums
- $travel costs for groceries, medical care, and entertainment
- $potential internet connectivity upgrades for remote work
Best For
familiesretireeslow‑to‑mid income earnerspeople seeking a quiet rural lifestyle
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskHigh
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeLow
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityLow
Crime & Safety
Belle Fourche, SD
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Safety grade
Safety score92 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Low9.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
50% safer than the national average
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