Quality of Life and Culture in Gary, SD

Overview

Gary is a village in the state of South Dakota with a population of 241. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Gary has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (D) Fair
Cultural Diversity: (D) Fair
Residents: Families
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 31.9 minutes
Walkability: (A) Excellent
Climate: Four Seasons
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Gary, SD

Employment and Income	Gary	South Dakota	United States
Per Capita Income	$30,485	$28,392	$32,693
Median Household Income	$44,375	$56,701	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	6.1%	5.5%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	3.8%	12.8%	10.5%

Age	Gary	South Dakota	United States
Median Age	59.6	42.1	42.3

Gender	Gary	South Dakota	United States
Male	55.6%	50.5%	49.8%
Female	44.4%	49.5%	50.2%

Race	Gary	South Dakota	United States
White	97.5%	81.3%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	0.5%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	13.3%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	0.5%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	2.1%	1.0%	2.7%
Multiracial	0.4%	3.4%	5.2%

Housing Information	Gary	South Dakota	United States
Median Home Price	$53,600	$111,657	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$353	$475	$801
Family Households	39.1%	39.1%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	21.1%	21.1%	26.2%
Homeowners	71.9%	74.3%	72.9%
Renters	28.1%	25.7%	27.1%

Education	Gary	South Dakota	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	9.0%	7.1%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	54.2%	54.2%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	21.4%	19.9%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	7.5%	10.5%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	4.5%	13.9%	15.0%