At a Glance
Median Income
$66,375
$39,208 per capita
Home Value
$197,400
Zillow: $276,578
Median Rent
$704/mo
18.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.6%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Garretson a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 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 6.3% (75% 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 $276,578. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,166
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density799/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,375
Per Capita$39,208
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$992M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
A+
Home Value$197,400
Rent$704
Ownership67.1%
Zillow$276,578
Housing Units594
Rent Burden18.9%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,748/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain29.6 in/yr
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.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.