Groton, SD

Groton, South Dakota

Groton, South Dakota, in Brown county, is 117 miles SW of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 237 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is home to some 1,356 residents.

The People and Families of Groton

In Groton, about 64% of adults are married.

You'll see many senior citizens in Groton.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Groton had a median family income of $47,788. More so than most places, the people in Groton generally have good jobs with good salaries. Fewer people in the city are poor than in most places in South Dakota. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Groton.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($420) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Groton. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Groton Housing

According to the 2000 census, 73% of the housing in Groton was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Groton, 90% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in Groton let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Groton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Dakota):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 15%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 17%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Groton, SD

Comparing Groton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Dakota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes

Groton Almanac

Groton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Groton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Groton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Groton Public Libraries

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Groton High Schools (2004)

GROTON HI SCH
125 E 4TH AVE
605-397-8381
Serves 169 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Groton Colleges

(List of All South Dakota Colleges)

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