Lawrence
6.1
High score (8-10)
Lawrence County is the Black Hills tourism engine, containing Deadwood — one of the few small towns in America where full-scale casino gambling, live music, and genuine frontier mythology converge year-round. The Deadwood bar and gaming scene (Midnight Star, Saloon No. 10, Bodega) stays active in all seasons, not just summer. Lead, just above Deadwood, houses the Sanford Underground Research Facility in the former Homestake Gold Mine — which brings in physicists and scientists with PhDs to a county of 25,000 people, an unusual demographic that opens interesting social doors. The visitor traffic means a much higher percentage of people who are passing through or temporarily stationed here, which creates openness that farming counties completely lack.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Lawrence County has the Deadwood gambling scene and the Black Hills outdoor recreation draw, but the permanent population is around 25,000 and the social world beyond the tourist industry is relatively small. Spearfish (in the northern part of the county) has Black Hills State University and a more stable residential feel than Deadwood.
Lower score (below 6)
Lawrence County's social scene is heavily seasonal and tourism-dependent — the bar scene in Deadwood is real but the clientele is mostly visitors. The permanent resident community is tight-knit and not necessarily looking for new members from outside. Winter in the Black Hills means the tourist infrastructure closes down significantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Lawrence, SouthDakota?
$99k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Lawrence, SouthDakota?
Women marry at 30
How common is a college degree in Lawrence, SouthDakota?
41% men have degree
What's the average male height in Lawrence, SouthDakota?
176 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Lawrence, SouthDakota?
Local women avg 30.0