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Green Valley, SD
Census-designated place in Pennington County, South Dakota.
Population
1,642
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
428
ZIP codes
0
Green Valley and its ZIP codes
Green Valley at a glance
- Green Valley is about 36 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 50th among 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- The median household income is $81,582, 9% above the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $280,300 (9% above South Dakota).
Housing and community stats
Green Valley, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,582
Poverty rate
1.0%
Median home value
$280,300
Homeownership
78.9%
Bachelor's or higher
11.6%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
38.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (748), Dutch Americans (370), Mexican Americans (209).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pennington County. PPP loans are for Green Valley.
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,768
62,445 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,464
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1B
FY 2026, $9,179 per person
How people get to work
Green Valley, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.7%
- Carpooled14.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.6%
Average one-way commute: 38.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Green Valley, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
3,274
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
253
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 13°F
17.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Green Valley, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.7%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Green Valley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid ValleyCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 6.4 |
| Rapid CityCity | 6 mi | 56 |
| Ashland HeightsCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 2.9 |
| Box ElderCity | 6.5 mi | 14.8 |
| CaputaCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.3 |
| Colonial Pine HillsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 15.3 |
| HermosaTown | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| BlackhawkCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.7 |
| New UnderwoodCity | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| SummersetCity | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| Wonderland HomesCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Johnson SidingCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.7 |
| PiedmontCity | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| KeystoneTown | 19 mi | 3 |
| Hill CityCity | 24 mi | 1.3 |
| FairburnTown | 25 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Green Valley, SD in?
- Green Valley is in Pennington County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Green Valley, SD?
- About 1,642 people live in Green Valley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Green Valley?
- Nearby places include Rapid Valley (2.1 mi), Rapid City (6 mi), Ashland Heights (6.4 mi), Box Elder (6.5 mi), Caputa (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023