Ideal, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Tripp County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
39 Population 76/sq mi density
50°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

Ideal, SD

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
61.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
23.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Ideal Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ideal a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

0.0% of adults in Ideal hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 61.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ideal has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population39
Median Age21.9 yrs
Density76/mi²
Male / Female5% / 95%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$12,369
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$353M
Avg Weekly Wage$954

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership38.9%
Zillow$180,256
Housing Units21
Rent Burden36.8%

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking23.0%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death13,290/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain19.5 in/yr
Elevation1,885 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+61.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Broadband61.1%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Ideal was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Pierre Regional (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.