A town of 246, settled in 1917. A typical home worth about $456K.
The thing Gary does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Ordered by what stands out in Gary. Another town gets a different order.
The typical Gary home is worth about $456,000, up 11.5% in a year, 42% above the South Dakota typical home.
Gary has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 4°, and about 48 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Most working residents leave Gary for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Watertown (20%), Brookings (16%) and Clear Lake (14%). Half commute less than 34 miles.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 36% of U.S. communities.
Gary beats the South Dakota average on 5 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
| What stands out | Gary | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults in frequent mental distress | 12.8% | 15.3% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 73.6% | 65.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 13.1% | 9.2% |
1.0 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
5 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 3 places on the National Register.
City in South Dakota, United States
Gary is a city in Deuel County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 240 at the 2020 census. South Dakota Highway 101 serves as the main route of the community. In 2022, the town celebrated its 150th anniversary.
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