Community

The Good Life

Belle Fourche, South Dakota is well known for its rodeos and western heritage.  On the 4th of July each year the city hosts the Black Hills Roundup Rodeo which attracts thousands of visitors.

This town is also the geographic “Center of the Nation” for the 50 United States.  It is a recreational haven where the natural beauty of the rim of the Black Hills is laced by rivers that anchor themselves in western South Dakota’s largest reservoir.

Strong value systems, excellent education opportunities, and a low crime rate make Belle Fourche a wonderful place to raise children.

• Population:                    5594

Culture and Recreation:

• 1 Public Library
• 1 Golf Course
• 4 Public Tennis Courts
• 4 Soccer Fields
• 6 Ball Diamonds
• 7 Public Parks
• 2 Athletic Clubs
• 560 Seat Theater
• Community Center / Swimming Pool / Racquetball Court
• Fishing / Boating / Canoeing
• 14 Protestant Congregations
• 1 Catholic Congregation

Education

School District: Belle Fourche School District Website:  www.bellefourche.k12.sd.us

• Belle Fourche High School
• Belle Fourche Middle School
• South Park Elementary (Grades 1-4)
• North Park Elementary (Kindergarten)

Major Employers

• Belle Fourche Public School
  • Product/Service: Primary/Secondary Education
  • Employees: 186
• American Colloid
  • Product/Service: Bentonite Mining/Processing
  • Employees: 170
• City of Belle Fourche
  • Product/Service: Local Government
  • Employees: 115
• Albany Farms
  • Product/Service: Ramen  Noodle Productioionn
  • Employees: 110
• Belle Fourche Health Care
  • Product/Service: Long Term Care Facility
  • Employees: 95
• Bentonite Performance Minerals
  • Product/Service: Bentonite Mining/Processing
  • Employees: 80
• Hills Materials
  • • Product/Service: Lumber and Wood Products
    • Employees: 30

Newspaper

• Weekly:     The Belle Fourche Beacon
•  Daily:        The Black Hills Pioneer

 

• Belle Fourche, South Dakota is located at the center of major energy hubs in the region. It literally is sitting at the crossroads of a major highway and railroad. Everything you need in regards to health, education and entertainment is all located right here in the city of Belle Fourche. We have the best of both worlds to offer you, which is quality of life and being at the center of major economic activity.

• • Centrally located to service the Bakken, Green River and Niobrara:
    • Dickinson, ND 200 miles North.

    • Williston, ND 286 miles North.

    • Billings, MT 260 miles Northwest.
    • Gillette, WY 100 miles West.
    • Casper, Wy 230 miles Southwest.
    • Cheyenne, WY 300 miles South.
    • Denver, 400 miles South.

 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (PDF), found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.