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Who Gets Benefits in Gettysburg, SD
Households that received SNAP, SSI, Social Security or cash public assistance in the last 12 months. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households getting SNAP
- 1.5%
- South Dakota 7.9%
- Households getting SSI
- 1.3%
- South Dakota 3.7%
- With Social Security income
- 41.9%
- South Dakota 31.0%
- With cash public assistance
- 0.7%
- South Dakota 2.1%
Gettysburg has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)91.5%
- Social Security income25341.9%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)81.3%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)40.7%
See eligibility rules and how to apply: SNAP, SSI, Social Security COLA.
How it compares
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| Area | Households getting SNAP | SSI | Social Security | Cash assistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg, SD | 1.5% | 1.3% | 41.9% | 0.7% |
| Potter County | 2.1% | 1.6% | 43.8% | 1.8% |
| South Dakota | 7.9% | 3.7% | 31.0% | 2.1% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Gettysburg, SD?
- 1.5% of households in Gettysburg, SD received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 41.9% had Social Security income.
- How does Gettysburg compare with South Dakota?
- The households getting snap in Gettysburg is 1.5%, compared with 7.9% for South Dakota as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates
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