Draper, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Jones County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
20 Population 31/sq mi density
$68,750 Median Income $25,955 per capita
47°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
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

Draper, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,750
9% below
$25,955 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
10% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Draper Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Draper's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
91%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Draper a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Draper residents earn a median household income of $68,750 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,955. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 60 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Education

0.0% of adults in Draper hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Draper has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population20
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density31/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$25,955
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$85M
Avg Weekly Wage$679

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership42.9%
Zillow$300,384
Housing Units18
Rent Burden16.5%

Health

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain19.7 in/yr
Elevation2,239 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 11%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

Draper was founded in 1906.
The median home in Draper was built in 1958.
22.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pierre Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.