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Belle Fourche, SD
Belle Fourche · SD 57717
Updated October 28, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$249K
Median Price
32/100
Walk Score
N/A
Schools
30 min
to nearby cities
Score Breakdown
BAffordability
78/100
ASafety
92/100
FSchools
0/100
B+Quietness
80/100
B+Commute
85/100
FWalkability
32/100
WYLT Score61/100
Our Take
Belle Fourche is a small, tight-knit community with a mix of owner-occupied and renter-occupied homes. While it's not perfect, it offers a reasonable standard of living at an affordable price. However, homebuyers should consider the high flood risk and limited amenities.
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The Good
- ✓Affordable housing options
- ✓Close-knit community
- ✓Reasonable commute time to nearby cities
Real Talk
- !High flood risk due to its location in an AE flood zone
- !Limited dining and nightlife options
- !Fewer job opportunities compared to larger cities
- $Potential long-term flood insurance costs
- $Possible impact on home value due to high flood risk
Best For
Families with small childrenFirst-time homebuyersThose who value a close-knit community
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskHigh
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeLow
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Belle Fourche, SD
A
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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