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Gettysburg, SD

City in Potter County, South Dakota.

Population

1,260

Land area

1.9sq mi

People per sq mi

656

ZIP codes

0

Gettysburg and its ZIP codes

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Gettysburg at a glance

  • Gettysburg is about 55 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 64th among 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
  • The median household income is $63,929, 15% below the South Dakota median of $75,081.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $125,000 (51% below South Dakota) and median rent is $1,051 a month.

Local data for Gettysburg, SD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Gettysburg, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$63,929

Poverty rate

4.8%

Median home value

$125,000

Median rent

$1,051/mo

Homeownership

79.8%

Bachelor's or higher

28.3%

Median age

52.0

Average commute

12.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (570), Irish Americans (112), Norwegian Americans (108).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Potter County. PPP loans are for Gettysburg.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.8%

Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$48,871

797 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$65,306

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$31.8M

FY 2026, $12,867 per person

Potter County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Gettysburg, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone74.5%
  • Carpooled15.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked6.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
  • Worked from home3.0%

Average one-way commute: 12.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Gettysburg, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

480

Countywide, mostly hail

July high / Jan low

84° / 5°F

20.2 inches of rain a year

Toxic release facilities

1

No Superfund sites

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Gettysburg, SD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.5%

U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts

Diabetes

12.7%

U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts

Smoking

13.5%

U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.3%

U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts

Cities near Gettysburg

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
LebanonTown10 mi0.5
AgarTown13 mi0.2
HovenTown19 mi0.3
Swift BirdCensus-designated place20 mi0.5
OnidaCity21 mi0.7
LowryTown22 mi0.3
TolstoyTown22 mi0.2
SenecaTown22 mi0.4
AkaskaTown24 mi0.6
OnakaTown27 mi0.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Gettysburg, SD in?
Gettysburg is in Potter County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Gettysburg, SD?
About 1,260 people live in Gettysburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Gettysburg?
Nearby places include Lebanon (10 mi), Agar (13 mi), Hoven (19 mi), Swift Bird (20 mi), Onida (21 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023