Draper, SD

South Dakota

Draper is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 20. Residents earn $68,750 per year, which is 9% below the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
20 Population 31/sq mi density
$68,750 Median Income $25,955 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $68,750
9% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Draper Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population20
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density31/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans15.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$25,955
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$85M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain21.7 in/yr
Elevation2,239 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 11%
CommuteN/A
Broadband10.0%

Is Draper a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Draper receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Draper stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Draper is $68,750, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Draper experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches, including 49.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Draper has a population of 20 with a density of 31 people per square mile. The median age is 49.5 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

20
Total Population
31
People / sq mi
49.5yrs
Median Age
27% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 35%
Female 65%

Race & Ethnicity

Draper vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Draper vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Draper is $68,750, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Draper vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,750
9% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,955
Avg Weekly Wage$679
IRS Avg AGI$59,145

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)60
County GDP$85M

Business (County)

Restaurants15
Retail8

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home22.2%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$691
1 Bedroom$784
2 Bedrooms$990
3 Bedrooms$1,295
4 Bedrooms$1,540

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied42.9%

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Draper vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate73.3%

Food & Exercise

Food Environment5.1/10
Exercise Access65.2%

Crime Rates: Draper vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Draper has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 21.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall21.7 inches
43% below US avg
Snowfall49.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,239 ft (682 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates43.9262°N, 100.5372°W
County FIPS46075
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 75.8-point margin. 10.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 86.7%
D 10.9%

Winner: Republican by 75.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.45
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density31/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access10.0%
Restaurants15
Retail Stores8

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home22.2%

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