Groton, South Dakota

About Groton

Groton, SD is a small town located in northern South Dakota, home to 1,343 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Groton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.75 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 767 residents per square mile.

📰 Groton News Today

• Groton High School (SD) Girls Soccer MaxPreps · Aug 16
• Gavin Englund FloWrestling · Jul 27
• Schedule - Groton Tigers (Groton, SD) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 9
• Groton Girl On Bike Suffers Serious Injuries After Being Struck By SUV Aberdeen Insider · May 15
• Linda Schmig Obituary May 5, 2026 Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory · May 5

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Groton Unique

• One of 5 places in the US named Groton — but the South Dakota one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northern 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

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Groton

• Latte On Main — coffee shop (café)
• Red Horse Inn — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Groton

• Groton Pool Tennis & Basketball reviews ★
• Groton City Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Groton

• Groton Area Elementary - 02
• Groton Area High School - 01
• Groton Area Middle School - 04

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Groton

🏘️ Nearby Communities