Groton
City in South Dakota, United States
Overview
Groton is a small, welcoming city in northeastern South Dakota known for its friendly community and agricultural surroundings. It offers a peaceful, rural lifestyle within easy distance of larger cities like Aberdeen. The town features family-friendly amenities, parks, and a classic Midwestern charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
South Dakota
Population
569
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
45.45°, -98.10°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,650
Local Cost
$1,020
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
40
English
100
Temperature
7.5°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
-8.2°C
Record High
45.0°C
Record Low
-40.7°C
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
594 mm
Internet Speed
67 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
12
Walk Score
12
Footways
24.0
Airport
ABR
Distance
25 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.