What are the schools like in Groton, SD?

Groton is served primarily by Groton Area School District 06-6. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.

What is the median household income in Groton?

The median household income in Groton, SD is $82,841 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.8%.

What is the weather like in Groton, SD?

Groton has an average high temperature of 21.5°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.3 inches.

Groton, SD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Groton, SD affordable or expensive?

Groton's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Groton is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $156,100 and the median rent is $920 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Groton, SD?

Groton has a violent crime rate of 236.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1099.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Groton, SD a Good Place to Live?

Groton is a small town of 1,688 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $82,841 and a 0.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Groton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Groton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Groton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 92.2

Groton's overall cost of living index is 92.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Groton costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Groton, SD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$156,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$920	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$82,841	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Groton's violent crime rate is 236.9 per 100,000 residents — 38% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

236.9 /100k

Property Crime

1099.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Groton is served primarily by Groton Area School District 06-6. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Groton, SD	National Avg
School District	Groton Area School District 06-6	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Groton sees average highs of 21.5°F in January and 81.7°F in July, with 22.6 inches of annual precipitation and 32.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Groton, SD
Average High — January	21.5°F
Average High — July	81.7°F
Annual Precipitation	22.6"
Annual Snowfall	32.3"

Demographics

Metric	Groton, SD	National Avg
Population	1,688	—
Median Age	34.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.7%	22.2%
65 and over	17.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ferney, SD 8 mi Andover, SD 10 mi Bath, SD 11 mi Bath Corner, SD 11 mi Pierpont, SD 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Groton

Groton, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

57445

Groton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Groton, SD affordable or expensive?

Groton's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Groton roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $156,100 and median rent is $920/month.

What is the crime rate in Groton, SD?

Groton's violent crime rate is 236.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1099.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Groton?

Public schools in Groton are operated by Groton Area School District 06-6. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 25.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Groton, SD a good place to live?

Groton, SD has a population of 1,688, a median household income of $82,841, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Groton?

Groton averages 21.5°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.6 inches with about 32.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Groton?

Groton, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 57445.

What is the population of Groton?

The population of Groton, South Dakota is 1,688 with a median age of 34.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Groton?

Key numbers for living in Groton: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $156,100, median household income $82,841, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Groton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.