Green Valley, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lawrence County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,503 Population 391/sq mi density
$78,801 Median Income $25,359 per capita
$232,100 Home Value $359,031 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$78,801 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$232,100 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Green Valley, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,801
5% above
$25,359 per capita
Home Value
$232,100
18% below
Zillow: $359,031
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
44% below
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
4% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Green Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
105%
Home Value
82%
Poverty
129%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Green Valley a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Green Valley residents earn a median household income of $78,801 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,359. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,630 business establishments, including 155 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Green Valley is $232,100 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $359,031. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.

Education

19.0% of adults in Green Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Green Valley has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,503
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density391/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$78,801
Per Capita$25,359
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$1,848M
Avg Weekly Wage$965

Housing

A+
Home Value$232,100
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$359,031
Housing Units559
Rent Burden26.5%

Health

Obesity33.4%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,603/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain17.4 in/yr
Elevation3,043 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 33%
Commute32 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Green Valley was built in 1991.
24.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 155 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.