Garden City, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Clark County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
87 Population 218/sq mi density
$46,700 Home Value $487,240 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Garden City, SD

At a Glance

Home Value
$46,700
83% below
Zillow: $487,240
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
67% below
81.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
10% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Garden City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Garden City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
17%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Garden City a Good Place to Live?

D
1.9 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Garden City is $46,700 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $487,240. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

11.1% of adults in Garden City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 81.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Garden City has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population87
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density218/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.6%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$20,536
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$337M
Avg Weekly Wage$899

Housing

Home Value$46,700
Rent
Ownership86.7%
Zillow$487,240
Housing Units29
Rent Burden18.6%

Health

Obesity35.2%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death4,614/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain24.4 in/yr
Elevation1,848 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+81.0%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute41 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Garden City was founded in 1889.
The median home in Garden City was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.