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Garretson, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Rock County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,166 Population 799/sq mi density
$66,375 Median Income $39,208 per capita
$197,400 Home Value $272,411 Zillow
$704 Median Rent 18.9% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
10 Violent Crime/100K 258 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$66,375 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$197,400 home value, $704/mo rent
D
Safety
1.7 / 5.0
10 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Garretson, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,375
12% below
$39,208 per capita
Home Value
$197,400
30% below
Zillow: $272,411
Median Rent
$704/mo
39% below
18.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
10/100K
97% below
258/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.6%
27% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
291 sunny days/yr

How Garretson Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
88%
Home Value
70%
Rent
61%
Poverty
9%
Bachelor's
73%
Unemployment
111%
Crime
3%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Garretson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Garretson residents earn a median household income of $66,375 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,208. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 328 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Garretson is $197,400 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,411. Median rent is $704/month, with 18.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Safety & Crime

Garretson reports 10 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 97% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 258/100K.

Education

24.6% of adults in Garretson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Garretson has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population1,166
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density799/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,375
Per Capita$39,208
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$992M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036

Housing

A+
Home Value$197,400
Rent$704
Ownership67.1%
Zillow$272,411
Housing Units594
Rent Burden18.9%

Crime

D
Violent10/100K
Property258/100K

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,748/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain29.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,485 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.6%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Garretson was founded in 1891.
The median home in Garretson was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.