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Garretson, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Rock County County
Garretson, SD
At a Glance
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)
Is Garretson a Good Place to Live?
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.