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Garretson, SD

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Population
1,174
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,506 ft
Median Home Value
$203,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$697/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$59,741
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in South DakotaPopulation rankingHighest population places in South DakotaNearest larger communityBrandon, South Dakota9.3 miles away · 11,306 residents.

About Garretson

Garretson is a Minnehaha County city that grew out of a rail junction formed in 1889, after businesses moved north from the earlier village of Palisades to meet the new lines. The town’s name comes from banker A. S. Garretson, one of the investors behind that move. Nearby Devil’s Gulch carries the local Jesse James legend, while Split Rock Park and Palisades State Park follow the gorge and creek through the area. Garretson is a railroad town with a frontier story attached to its rocks and a trio of parks close to the city.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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