South Dakota
Gettysburg is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 1,344. Residents earn $59,667 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, Gettysburg receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Gettysburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Gettysburg is $59,667, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Gettysburg is $127,000, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $939 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Gettysburg is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 826 per 100,000, 58% below the national average.
27.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Gettysburg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches, including 38.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,667 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,182 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $890 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $89,373 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 145 |
| County GDP | $149M |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Healthcare | 12 |
| Retail | 16 |
| Commute Time | 11.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 70.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |
| Census Median | $127,000 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $150,184 |
| Census Median Rent | $939 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 31.3% |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.5% |
| Obesity | 35.2% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.6% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Mental Distress | 16.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.9% |
| Premature Death | 4,643/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 12 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 826.5/100K |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 661.2/100K |
| Theft | 165.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 44.3°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 20.2 inches |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,068 ft (630 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 700/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0060°N, 99.9539°W |
| County FIPS | 46107 |
Winner: Republican by 65.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.2% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 700/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.9% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 12 |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Retail Stores | 16 |
| Avg Commute | 11.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 70.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |