57717 Zip Code, Belle Fourche

Crime Rate & Statistics

Very safe zip code — well below-average crime rates

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Belle Fourche

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Moderate

Low 115 / 300 High

Violent Crime 128

28% above national avg

Property Crime 126

26% above national avg

City Ranking

safer than other

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Is 57717 a Safe Zip Code?

Yes — this zip code is very safe. Zip code 57717 in Belle Fourche, SD has a safety grade of A. The overall crime index is 115, which is 15% above the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Belle Fourche.

Looking at specific crime types, robbery is the most elevated concern (index: 138, 38% above average), while assault is the lowest risk (index: 116).

Highest Risk

Robbery · Index 138 (38% above avg)

Lowest Risk

Assault · Index 116 (16% above avg)

57717 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and Belle Fourche city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type	Index	vs National	vs Belle Fourche	Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder	121	+21%	N/A	Moderate
Assault	116	+16%	N/A	Moderate
Robbery	138	+38%	N/A	Moderate
Rape	137	+37%	N/A	Moderate
Property Crime
Burglary	128	+28%	N/A	Moderate
Larceny / Theft	129	+29%	N/A	Moderate
Vehicle Theft	121	+21%	N/A	Moderate

57717 Crime Map

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57717 Demographics & Context

Population

8,411

Median Income

$58,627

Home Value

$57,463

Median Age

Pop. Density

7/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 16.1%

Graduate Degree 4.7%

Housing

72%

28%

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 91.4%

Black 0.3%

Hispanic 4.7%

Asian 0.3%

57717 Crime Map

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Belle Fourche Crime Statistics

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 57717, Belle Fourche?

Zip code 57717 in Belle Fourche, SD has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime index is 115, which is 15% above the national average. Zip code 57717 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Belle Fourche.

Is Zip code 57717 a safe neighborhood in Belle Fourche?

Zip code 57717 is generally considered a safe neighborhood in Belle Fourche, earning a crime grade of A. The highest concern is Robbery (index: 138), while Assault is the lowest risk (index: 116). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Belle Fourche.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 57717?

The most prevalent crime type in Zip code 57717 is Robbery, with a crime index of 138 (38% above the national average). Violent crime is a particular concern in this neighborhood relative to property crime.

What are the demographics of Zip code 57717?

Zip code 57717 has a population of approximately 8,411. The median household income is $58,627. The median home value is $57,463. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 57717 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 57717's overall crime rate is 15% above the national average (index 115 vs 100). Within Belle Fourche, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated April 2026.