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Ideal, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Tripp County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
39
Population
76/sq mi density
48°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
176
Violent Crime/100K
847 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
176 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Ideal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches. The area receives 39.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-6°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,885 ft (575 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 76/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5400°N, 99.9218°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Tripp County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pierre Regional (PIR) 61 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-6°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in |
Ideal has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 20°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.4").