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Gary, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Deuel County County
Gary, SD
At a Glance
How Gary Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gary's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Gary a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Gary residents earn a median household income of $49,375 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,800. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 200 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gary is $72,500 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $428,590. Median rent is $479/month, with 21.3% 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 1943.
Safety & Crime
Gary reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 528/100K.
Education
9.2% of adults in Gary hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gary has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.