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Living in Belle Fourche

Belle Fourche is a city in the United States, with a population of 5,804 in July 2026. There were 8 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 5 schools in 2026. In July 2026, median gross rent was US$983 per month and the median home value was US$222,500.

Last checked 2026-09-1924 sources

Population5,791people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,743EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent864EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate2.6%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,452offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 55% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Belle Fourche?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Belle Fourche.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 65.5%, and the vacancy rate was 6.48% in July 2026. 47% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Belle Fourche recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet19Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan20Official · national market
Median gross rent$983/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent46.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)6.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,554 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)871.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent864 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes46 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Belle Fourche a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker53%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 44–62%
Skilled employee58%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–67%
Student57%strong on legal route, weak on work · range 47–67%
Family67%strong on family, weak on cost · range 58–76%
Retirement53%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 42–64%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

0.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 7 of 5,791 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$65,071 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Belle Fourche is 2.6%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income65,071 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband80.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription91.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription0.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet8.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet0.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,743 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)21Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,364 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate2.6 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Belle Fourche?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,364 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,695of €2,648 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,648
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €872
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,695
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Belle Fourche. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Belle Fourche. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher84.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools5 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents22.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents8 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,696 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Belle Fourche when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesBelle Fourche highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Belle Fourche highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Belle Fourche2,452
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,452 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents196.4 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Recorded violent crimes15 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time25.76 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work1.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportSPF3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport22 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Belle Fourche. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Belle Fourche.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 2.5 · Feb 3.94 · Mar 9.83 · Apr 15 · May 20.28 · Jun 26.28 · Jul 30.72 · Aug 30.33 · Sep 25.44 · Oct 16.78 · Nov 8.61 · Dec 2.83 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -10.61 · Feb -9.39 · Mar -4.5 · Apr 0.444 · May 6.39 · Jun 12.06 · Jul 15.39 · Aug 13.78 · Sep 8.06 · Oct 1.67 · Nov -4.67 · Dec -9.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average temperature by monthJan -4.06 · Feb -2.72 · Mar 2.67 · Apr 7.72 · May 13.33 · Jun 19.17 · Jul 23.06 · Aug 22.06 · Sep 16.78 · Oct 9.22 · Nov 2 · Dec -3.33 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 11.18 · Feb 12.95 · Mar 29.46 · Apr 53.59 · May 77.22 · Jun 75.18 · Jul 49.78 · Aug 38.1 · Sep 34.04 · Oct 43.69 · Nov 16.76 · Dec 14.99 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading85.4 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean8.36 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation706 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature21.13 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature6.97 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature-1.54 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Billings ±1.1 °C. Elsewhere: Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±2.4 °C, Barrie (Canada) ±2.7 °C, Gatineau (Canada) ±3.1 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±3.1 °C, Hoyerswerda (Germany) ±3.2 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.121 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents7 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density248.4 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population5,791 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official
Population covered by crime statistics5,908 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value222,500 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes65.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate68.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad0.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents0.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage63.59 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage76 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance14.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher17.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available94.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over2,953 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home4.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans79.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Belle Fourche

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Spearfish as a Belle Fourche alternative in the same region

20 km away, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Foreign residents: 0.9% Spearfish vs 0.1% Belle Fourche+657%
  • Residents: 14,154 Spearfish vs 5,791 Belle Fourche+144%
  • Nearest airport: 6.0 km Spearfish vs 22.0 km Belle Fourche−73%
  • Unemployment: 2.2% Spearfish vs 2.6% Belle Fourche−16%
  • Median gross pay, city: €2,457 Spearfish vs €2,743 Belle Fourche−10%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,087 Spearfish vs 2,452 Belle Fourche−15%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,364 Spearfish vs €3,364 Belle Fourchesame level
Full comparisonMore about Spearfish

Plainfield as a Belle Fourche alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1312 km, better on 4 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 0.1% Belle Fourche+4966%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 5,791 Belle Fourche+764%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,743 Belle Fourche+76%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 2,452 Belle Fourche−70%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 2.6% Belle Fourche+45%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,364 Belle Fourcheno percentage
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 22.0 km Belle Fourche−59%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Belle Fourche

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Belle Fourche, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque5,790 residentsCentral City5,793 residentsClearfield borough5,794 residentsPahokee5,794 residentsWillow Springs5,788 residentsPhilomath5,795 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Belle Fourche?

The median gross salary is 3,364 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Belle Fourche?

The unemployment rate is 2.6 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Belle Fourche?

Police recorded 2,452 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Belle Fourche?

The published population is 5,791 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Belle Fourche?

7 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Belle Fourche a good place to live?

Belle Fourche may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Belle Fourche?

Spearfish is near Belle Fourche. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  10. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  12. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  13. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  14. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06

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