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Garretson

A city of 1,176 people in South Dakota
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails0.2 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Garretson

City in South Dakota, United States
1891Established
1,228Population
1.5 sq miArea
1,503 ftElevation

Garretson is a city in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States. The city had a population of 1,228 at the 2020 census.

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From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

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ZIP code57030
Area code605
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Housing in Garretson

$277K▲ 1.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Garretson home is worth about $277,000, up 1.2% in a year, 14% below the South Dakota typical home.

Only 2 sales in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Health in Garretson

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1better than SD

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Avera Dells Area Hospital - CahDell Rapids · 13.2 mi · ER · rural critical access
Falls Community HealthSioux Falls · 15.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
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School Grade C

The public schools Garretson’s kids attend trail 73% of South Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictGarretson School District 49-4Schools3

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within SD. Ratings are from neighbors.

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