CallataGuidesSpearfish, SD business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Spearfish, SD micropolitan area.
- Population
- 28,8092024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,248CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
The Spearfish, SD area
The Spearfish, SD micropolitan area covers 1 county in South Dakota and had 28,809 residents in July 2024, up 11.8% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 836th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 578th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Lawrence County, SD | 28,809 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Spearfish, SD
County Business Patterns counted 1,248 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 11,109 people in mid-March with $493.8 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 8.9 employees per establishment. 63.0% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are construction (194), retail trade (163), and accommodation and food services (163).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction (23) | 194 | 843 | $46,624,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 163 | 1,753 | $67,395,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 163 | 3,225 | $93,531,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 121 | 516 | $15,764,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 104 | 406 | $29,105,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 103 | 1,624 | $95,098,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 92 | 227 | $8,665,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 60 | 232 | $10,342,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 57 | 313 | $19,378,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 48 | 254 | $11,439,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 35 | 653 | $18,147,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 32 | 380 | $22,586,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 21 | 114 | $4,651,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 14 | 30 (high noise) | $1,086,000 |
| Information (51) | 14 | 132 | $5,803,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 10 | 320 | $38,534,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 10 | 31 | $501,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 4 | 24 (high noise) | $2,149,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 3 | 32 (high noise) | $2,979,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
Spearfish, SD compared with the U.S.
Spearfish, SD has 43.3 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 76.2% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 8.9 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $44,448 (35.0% below the U.S. $68,342). 63.0% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 3.0% have 50 or more. Because a handful of large employers lift the average, the share of very small establishments says more about who buys a small-business phone system.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 786 | 63.0% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 213 | 17.1% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 134 | 10.7% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 78 | 6.3% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 37 | 3.0% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Spearfish, SD
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 73 have a published Census count in Spearfish, SD. The largest are new single-family housing construction contractors (39), offices of real estate agents and brokers (36), and hotels and motels (35). Relative to population, RV parks and campgrounds are the most over-represented: 48.6 per 100,000 residents against 1.5 nationally.
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Spearfish, SD
The area's named cities and towns have 20 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 605 has the most (100%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
| Area code | Exchanges in named places | Share | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 605 | 20 | 100% | Central and Mountain |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 1 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spearfish, SD | 13,803 | 605 | 20 |
Phone costs for a typical Spearfish, SD business
The comparison below uses 9 users, the rounded average establishment size in Spearfish, SD. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $224.55 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $270.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. Callata comes to $179.00 a month for 9 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $179.00 | $2,148.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $171.00 | $2,052.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $207.00 | $2,484.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $224.55 | $2,694.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $243.00 | $2,916.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $270.00 | $3,240.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Spearfish, SD
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
Porting a number you already use in Spearfish, SD is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Spearfish, SD?
605, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Spearfish, SD area?
1,248 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Spearfish, SD?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 9-person team that is $179.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $224.55 a month (checked September 28, 2026).