Black Hills, SD relocation guide
Moving to Mountain Plains, SD
$613,200Median home value
Lawrence CountyArea
Minutes to Deadwood and Spearfish; about an hour to Rapid CityCommute profile
About Mountain Plains
Mountain Plains is a small, newer Black Hills community of homes on forested acreage between Deadwood and Spearfish. Residents get the quiet of the pines with two historic towns minutes away. Housing is mostly newer single-family homes on larger lots, popular with remote workers.
Home prices in Mountain Plains
The median home value in Mountain Plains is $613,200.
Top places in Mountain Plains
- Terry Peak Ski Area — downhill skiing about 25 minutes south.
- Historic Deadwood — gaming halls, museums, and Main Street, about 20 minutes away.
- Spearfish Canyon — scenic byway with waterfalls and trout fishing, about 15 minutes north.
- Black Hills National Forest — trailheads for hiking, biking, and ATV riding surround the area.
- Roughlock Falls Nature Area — popular falls and picnic area in Spearfish Canyon.
Commuting from Mountain Plains
- Rapid City Regional Airport is about an hour south via I-90.
- US-85 connects to Deadwood (~20 minutes) and Spearfish (~15 minutes).
- No rail or public transit; driving is the only practical option.
Mountain Plains FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Mountain Plains, SD?
The median home value in Mountain Plains is $613,200. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Mountain Plains, SD?
Rapid City Regional Airport is about an hour south via I-90.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.