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Draper, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Jones County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
20 Population 31/sq mi density
$68,750 Median Income $25,955 per capita
47°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
348 Violent Crime/100K 3,108 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
348 violent crimes/100K
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
Violent Crime
348/100K
8% below
3,108/100K property
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
291 sunny days/yr

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%
Crime
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Draper a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
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.

Safety & Crime

Draper reports 348 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,108/100K.

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 (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population20
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density31/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.0%

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%

Crime

F
Violent348/100K
Property3,108/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain21.7 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
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%
Broadband7.0%
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.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.