Ideal, SD

South Dakota

Ideal is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 39.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
39 Population 76/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $12,369 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.1%
27% lower than US avg

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

People

Population39
Median Age21.9 yrs
Density76/mi²
Male / Female5% / 95%
Largest GroupWhite 0%
Veterans36.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$12,369
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$353M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain20.8 in/yr
Elevation1,885 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+61.1%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
CommuteN/A
Broadband12.0%
Libraries1

Is Ideal a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ideal receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment. Ideal offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 61.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Ideal experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches, including 39.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Ideal has a population of 39 with a density of 76 people per square mile. The median age is 21.9 years, 44% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Hispanic (100%).

Population

39
Total Population
76
People / sq mi
21.9yrs
Median Age
44% below US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 5.1%
Female 94.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Ideal vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only52.0%
34% below US avg
Spanish48.0%
258% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Ideal vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ideal is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Ideal vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$12,369
Avg Weekly Wage$954
IRS Avg AGI$61,372

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.1%
27% below US avg
Establishments (County)263
County GDP$353M

Business (County)

Restaurants24
Healthcare28
Retail39
Manufacturing4

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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-Occupied38.9%

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate78.4%
Premature Death13,290/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access69.8%
Healthcare Facilities28

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Ideal has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 20.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-6°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average20°F (-6°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall20.8 inches
45% below US avg
Snowfall39.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,885 ft (575 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density76/sq mi
Coordinates43.5400°N, 99.9218°W
County FIPS46123
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 63.3-point margin. 12.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 81%
D 17.7%

Winner: Republican by 63.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+61.1%
School Test Score5.45
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density76/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access12.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities28
Restaurants24
Retail Stores39

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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