Gregory, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Gregory County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,330 Population 773/sq mi density
$47,629 Median Income $27,915 per capita
$105,600 Home Value $180,256 Zillow
$746 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$47,629 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,600 home value, $746/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Gregory, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,629
37% below
$27,915 per capita
Home Value
$105,600
63% below
Zillow: $180,256
Median Rent
$746/mo
36% below
29.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
44% below
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Gregory Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
63%
Home Value
37%
Rent
64%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
114%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gregory a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gregory residents earn a median household income of $47,629 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,915. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 230 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gregory is $105,600 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,256. Median rent is $746/month, with 29.5% 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 1960.

Education

18.9% of adults in Gregory hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gregory has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,330
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density773/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$47,629
Per Capita$27,915
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$238M
Avg Weekly Wage$767

Housing

A+
Home Value$105,600
Rent$746
Ownership76.7%
Zillow$180,256
Housing Units691
Rent Burden29.5%

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death13,035/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain26.7 in/yr
Elevation2,168 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute16 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Gregory was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Ainsworth Regional (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.