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Garretson, SD
City in Minnehaha County, South Dakota.
Population
1,176
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
808
ZIP codes
0
Garretson and its ZIP codes
Garretson at a glance
- Garretson is about 67 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 69th most populous of 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- Households here earn a median of $59,741 a year, 20% less than the South Dakota figure of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $203,800 (21% below South Dakota) and median rent is $697 a month.
Local data for Garretson, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Garretson, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,741
Poverty rate
5.3%
Median home value
$203,800
Median rent
$697/mo
Homeownership
62.7%
Bachelor's or higher
28.2%
Median age
48.5
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (378), Norwegian Americans (220), Irish Americans (141).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Minnehaha County. PPP loans are for Garretson.
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,906
139,772 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,658
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.6B
FY 2026, $7,964 per person
How people get to work
Garretson, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.4%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home8.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Garretson, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,345
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
214
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 6°F
29.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Garretson, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Garretson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ShermanTown | 3 mi | 0.3 |
| BrandonCity | 9.3 mi | 6.1 |
| Valley SpringsCity | 9.5 mi | 1 |
| Beaver Creek, MNCity | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| Jasper, MNCity | 10 mi | 1 |
| Renner CornerCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Meadow View AdditionCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| BalticCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Dell RapidsCity | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| Pine Lakes AdditionCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| RowenaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| AndersonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| Hills, MNCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Ihlen, MNCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Luverne, MNCity | 15 mi | 3.7 |
| TrentTown | 15 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Garretson, SD in?
- Garretson is in Minnehaha County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Garretson, SD?
- About 1,176 people live in Garretson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Garretson?
- Nearby places include Sherman (3 mi), Brandon (9.3 mi), Valley Springs (9.5 mi), Beaver Creek, MN (10 mi), Jasper, MN (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023