Groton, SD
Living in Groton
Bikeability16
Walkability52
Commute91
Public Transit19
Affordability69
Public Safety82
Airports4
Hospitals88
Colleges21
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools91
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.7kPopulation+118 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age
22%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate38%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$63kMedian Household Income+$6.5k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector64%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office21%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$156kMedian Home Value+$67k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$625Median Monthly Rent+$154 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity38%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas8%
Utility gas51%
Crime
Violent Crime in Groton
United States45
South Dakota31
Brown County42
Property Crime in Groton
United States48
South Dakota34
Brown County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 18 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 30 | 1 | 7 |
| Apr | 44 | 2 | 4 |
| May | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 46 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 30 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 16 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Groton
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding22
Tornado18
Blizzard13
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Groton, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Groton, SD
Hutterville Colony Elementary - 01
14 miles, SW
Montessori School of Aberdeen
18 miles, W
Trinity Lutheran School
18 miles, W
Roncalli Jr & Sr High School
18 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Groton, SD
Northern State University
19 miles, W
Presentation College
19 miles, W
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School
43 miles, NW
Valley City State University
101 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Groton, SD
Sanford Medical Center Aberdeen
17 miles, W
Avera St Lukes
18 miles, W
Marshall County Healthcare Center-Cah
29 miles, NE
Sanford Hospital Webster-Cah
29 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Groton, SD
Aberdeen Regional Airport
16 miles, W
Jamestown Regional Airport
106 miles, N
Hector International Airport
119 miles, NE
Joe Foss Field
145 miles, SE