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Garretson, South Dakota
City · Population 1,169 · #56 in South Dakota
About Garretson
Garretson is a small town in southeastern South Dakota counting 1,169 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Garretson is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.46 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 801 residents per square mile.
📰 Garretson News Today
- Garretson High School (SD) Football MaxPreps · Aug 9
- Linda Shirl Pierret Obituary Aug 6, 2026 Minnehaha Funeral Home & Cremation Services · Aug 6
- Merle D Nussbaum Obituary Apr 14, 2026 Miller Funeral Home · Aug 15
- Obituary | Cynthia Ann Jorgensen of Garretson, South Dakota - George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory · Apr 6
- Garretson, S.D.: Like a Local Dakota News Now · Jan 30
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Garretson Unique
- The only place in America named Garretson — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern South Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of South Dakota — one of 485 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Garretson
- Annie's Coffeehouse — coffee shop (café)
- The Combine
- The Sports Cabin — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Garretson Area Historical Society and Museum · Museum
- King & Queen Rock · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Garretson
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Garretson
- Garretson Elementary - 02
- Garretson High School - 01
- Garretson Middle School - 03
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateSouth Dakota
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,169
Rank in state#56 of 310
Land area1.46 sq mi
Density801/sq mi
Coordinates43.7148, -96.5033