Gettysburg, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Potter County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,344 Population 700/sq mi density
$59,667 Median Income $37,182 per capita
$127,000 Home Value $150,436 Zillow
$939 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$59,667 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,000 home value, $939/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Gettysburg, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,667
21% below
$37,182 per capita
Home Value
$127,000
55% below
Zillow: $150,436
Median Rent
$939/mo
19% below
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.2%
19% below
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
10% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Gettysburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
79%
Home Value
45%
Rent
81%
Poverty
49%
Bachelor's
81%
Unemployment
83%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gettysburg a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gettysburg residents earn a median household income of $59,667 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,182. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 145 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gettysburg is $127,000 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,436. Median rent is $939/month, with 31.3% 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 1963.

Education

27.2% of adults in Gettysburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gettysburg has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,344
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density700/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,667
Per Capita$37,182
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$149M
Avg Weekly Wage$890

Housing

A+
Home Value$127,000
Rent$939
Ownership79.5%
Zillow$150,436
Housing Units668
Rent Burden31.3%

Health

Obesity35.2%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death4,643/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain20.2 in/yr
Elevation2,068 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.2%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute11 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed188 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Gettysburg was founded in 1884.
The median home in Gettysburg was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Pierre Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.390 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 188 Mbps.