Elevation
Deadwood elevation and altitude
Deadwood, South Dakota is 4,531 feet (1,381 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 4,531 feet means in Deadwood
Among the 689 cities on this site, Deadwood is higher than most. At 4,531 ft the thinner air is not something most people notice day to day.
Air pressure. Air pressure falls as you climb, about 1 inHg for every 1,000 ft near the ground. In Deadwood a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 25.34 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg.
Cooking. Water boils at about 204 °F (95.3 °C) here, so boiled foods cook more slowly and baking recipes often need small high-altitude adjustments. Boiling point at altitude
Where the number comes from. The elevation is for the city center point in the GeoNames gazetteer, taken from a digital elevation model. To check the exact height where you are standing, use What is my elevation? or What is my altitude?
Elevation of places near Deadwood
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | 3,241 | 988 | 32 mi |
| Custer, SD | 5,315 | 1,620 | 43 mi |
| Casper, WY | 5,118 | 1,560 | 166 mi |
| Pierre, SD | 1,480 | 451 | 167 mi |
| Scottsbluff, NE | 3,891 | 1,186 | 173 mi |
| Dickinson, ND | 2,411 | 735 | 179 mi |
| Bismarck, ND | 1,686 | 514 | 220 mi |
| Cheyenne, WY | 6,089 | 1,856 | 230 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Deadwood?
Deadwood, South Dakota is about 4,531 feet (1,381 meters) above sea level, measured at the city center. Neighborhoods higher or lower in the city can differ by a few hundred feet.
What is the air pressure in Deadwood because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 4,531 ft is about 25.34 inHg (858 hPa), 85% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 85% as much oxygen as at sea level.
At what temperature does water boil in Deadwood?
About 204 °F (95.3 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.