Garretson 76 Exceptional
Garretson Livability #18 ranked city in South Dakota#2,990 ranked city in the USARanks better than 89% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Garretson

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this region is notably lower than the national average, encompassing everyday goods, housing, utilities, transportation and health care expenses.

  • Crime

    The crime rate is far lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. As such, it should be considered a very safe place to live when compared to other areas.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are attributed to this area, possibly pointing to a favorable home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Health & Safety

    Achieving a high health and safety score relies on factors including great air quality and convenient access to vital health facilities such as hospitals, doctors, clinics and police stations.

  • Ratings

    Locals express favorable opinions about the proximity of everyday local amenities, parks, public transit, neighborly atmosphere, strong sense of community and the general safety of the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.

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      Garretson transportation information

      Statistic Garretson South Dakota National
      Average one way commute22min17min26min
      Workers who drive to work92.6%79.6%76.4%
      Workers who carpool2.5%9.1%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%0.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk3.7%3.8%2.8%
      Working from home1.2%5.5%4.6%
      Source: The Garretson, SD data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).