Question 1

Is 57030 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 57030 in Garretson has a crime score of 95/100 — a high score indicating that reported crime rates are below the city average, meaning this area has relatively fewer incidents per 1,000 residents than most comparable neighborhoods. Violent and property crime rates are well below the regional baseline. This score places 57030 among the safer ZIP codes in the Garretson metro area.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 57030?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 57030 has a school score of 64/100, based on NCES EdFacts proficiency data for nearby public schools. Schools in 57030 perform near state averages on math and reading assessments — neither significantly above nor below the Garretson district benchmark. For families with school-age children, the Full School Report for 57030 provides proficiency rates and enrollment data for each individual school. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 assessment data.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 57030?

Accepted Answer

The typical home value in 57030 is approximately $479K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. ZHVI reflects the 35th–65th percentile price range, not a simple median. This places 57030 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 57030 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 57030 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 57030 has an overall NeighborScore of 71/100, placing it in the moderate range for Garretson. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 71/100, 57030 scores similarly to the middle tier of Garretson neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Garretson Elementary - 02	PK–05	246	57%	62%
Garretson Middle School - 03	06–08	105	47%	67%
Garretson High School - 01	09–12	142	30%	50%

— ZIP 57030

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