Economy & Jobs — Belle Fourche, South Dakota
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $65,071 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$68,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $36,431 |
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| Poverty Rate | 10.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,101 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.2% |
| Agriculture | 11.0% |
| Retail | 10.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 10 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 10 |
| Auto Repair | 7 |
| Gas Stations | 6 |
| Real Estate Offices | 6 |
| Hotels Motels | 6 |
| Bars | 6 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Commercial Banks | 5 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
| Child Day Care | 5 |
| Fast Food | 5 |
| Coffee Shops | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
