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Living in Garretson, SD

The small town of Garretson, South Dakota is home to slightly more than 1,000 people. Families with children will feel welcome, as kids aged 5-14 account for an above-average 23% of the population, while young adults appear in smaller numbers. Most residents own their homes in Garretson, and 16% of residents rent. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the town boasts a relatively low average rent of $667/month. Over the course of a year, renters in Garretson will save around $1,000 compared to the state average.

Garretson has a relatively high number of residents older than 25 with a Bachelor's or Associate's degree (24%) compared to the national average (19%). In addition, 5% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate. Garretson residents have a wide range of industries from which to choose. The four most common are healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, and retail. Combined, these industries make up 31% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's workers are in sales, as 12% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. With an average annual income of about $84,000, Garretson workers bring in more than their peers elsewhere in South Dakota. Garretson's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345).

Garretson has an average commute time of about 22 minutes. Driving is the typical means of commuting to work, selected by 50% of workers, while public transportation is not used. Relatively few residents (4%) commute to work on foot, though the number surpasses the national average.

Who Lives Here

Garretson Demographics

Education

High School

26%

Associate's

26%

Bachelor's

11%

Master's

3%

Doctorate

34%

Family Size

2 people

39%

3 people

27%

4 people

19%

5 people

11%

6+ people

4%

Household Income

0-50k

28%

50-100k

45%

100-150k

16%

150-200k

5%

200k+

5%

Age

0-10

13%

10-20

15%

20-45

27%

45-65

32%

65+

13%

Getting Around Garretson

Garretson Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

34%

15-30 Mins

31%

30-40 Mins

28%

40-60 Mins

5%

60+ Mins

2%

Garretson Education

Schools

Top Schools in Garretson

2/10

Garretson Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

10/10

Valley Springs Elementary - 04

Grades K-4 • Public

9/10

Brandon Elementary - 03

Grades PK-4 • Public

9/10

Robert Bennis Elementary - 05

Grades K-4 • Public

10/10

Dell Rapids Elementary - 02

Grades K-4 • Public

8/10

Fred Assam Elementary School

Grades K-4 • Public

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All About

Living in Garretson, SD

The small town of Garretson, South Dakota is home to slightly more than 1,000 people. Families with children will feel welcome, as kids aged 5-14 account for an above-average 23% of the population, while young adults appear in smaller numbers. Most residents own their homes in Garretson, and 16% of residents rent. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the town boasts a relatively low average rent of $667/month. Over the course of a year, renters in Garretson will save around $1,000 compared to the state average.

Garretson has a relatively high number of residents older than 25 with a Bachelor's or Associate's degree (24%) compared to the national average (19%). In addition, 5% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate. Garretson residents have a wide range of industries from which to choose. The four most common are healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, and retail. Combined, these industries make up 31% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's workers are in sales, as 12% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. With an average annual income of about $84,000, Garretson workers bring in more than their peers elsewhere in South Dakota. Garretson's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345).

Garretson has an average commute time of about 22 minutes. Driving is the typical means of commuting to work, selected by 50% of workers, while public transportation is not used. Relatively few residents (4%) commute to work on foot, though the number surpasses the national average.