City

Eagle Butte, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Dewey County  ·  South Dakota

👥3,857Population
💰$49,643Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂27.6Median Age
🏠$72,000Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓29.7%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊20.4%Unemployment▲ 317% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 11.3%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 0.4%Other: 2.7%Race
White11.3%
Hispanic2.2%
Black0.4%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
27%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
20%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age27.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.26
Below Poverty35.7% ▲ 257% above avg
College Grads29.7% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment20.4% ▲ 317% above avg
HS Graduate708 (40.1%)
Some College234 (13.3%)
Associates299 (17%)
Bachelors217 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree306 (17.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 40.1%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 17.3%Edu
HS Grad40.1%
Some College13.3%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate17.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.9%Renter: 45.1%Tenure
Owner54.9%
Renter45.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
39%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,643 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$72,000 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$718/mo
Total Housing Units1,358
Vacant Units190

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
82%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
53%
About Eagle Butte, SD

Eagle Butte is a city in South Dakota, located in Dewey County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,857 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 27.6 years.

Economically, Eagle Butte is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,643 is below the national average. Approximately 35.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 20.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Eagle Butte is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $72,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $718 per month.

The population of Eagle Butte is moderately educated. 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 11.3%.

Eagle Butte, SD offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Dakota.

ZIP Codes in Eagle Butte
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57625 3,857 $49,643 $72,000 $718 20.4% 29.7% 54.9%