2015 · Gregory, SD W side Main St from 5th St · Wikimedia Commons
Gregory’s story
Gregory in pictures
4 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
GregorySD
A town of 1,379.
Population
1,379
−5.7% since 2010
Median home value
$115K
Census ACS
Household income
$51K
median
Median age
38.9
years
Jobs based here
459
Balanced
Small town
1,379 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Weather
Forecast →57°
Clear
H 61° · L 46°
Local news
All →- Tornado Warning Issued for South Dakota’s Charles Mix and Gregory Counties Until 8:15 PMForth.News · Sep 7
- A new gathering place takes shape in GregoryMitchell Daily Republic · Sep 2
- Youth baseball state tournament roundup: Gregory County, Platte/Geddes win VFW divisionsMitchell Daily Republic · Jul 27
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Gregory. Another town gets a different order.
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Gregory has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 45 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
45″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter14–34°
Spring34–58°
Summer59–84°
Fall37–61°
Oct 3
typical first frost
May 6
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
About one in three working residents works right in Gregory
About one in 3 of Gregory’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Sioux Falls (12%), Burke (7%) and Winner (4%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
29%work in town
Where working residents work
In Gregory29%
Sioux Falls12%
Burke7%
Winner4%
Pierre3%
22 mi
median commute distance
459
jobs based in Gregory
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Schools
Gregory’s public schools outperform 42% of South Dakota districts
The public schools Gregory’s kids attend trail 58% of South Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
C+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Elementary - 02 | PK–5 | 237 | B− |
| Gregory Junior High - 04 | 6–8 | 88 | C+ |
| Gregory High School - 01 | 9–12 | 117 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within SD on state testsAll 3 schools →
Health
Healthier than 47% of U.S. towns
Gregory beats the South Dakota average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
B−Health Grade
26 measures vs. South Dakota
1 better17 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Gregory | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.6% | 75.9% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 18.3% | 12.7% |
Community Memorial Hospital
7.2 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
20th
percentile among SD towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.
50risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
About Gregory
City in South Dakota, United States
Gregory is a city in western Gregory County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 1,221 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,221
- Area
- 1.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,169 ft
- ZIP code
- 57533
- Area code
- 605
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