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Ipswich, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Edmunds County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,126 Population 840/sq mi density
$79,135 Median Income $33,338 per capita
$165,600 Home Value $270,338 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 14.3% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$79,135 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$165,600 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Ipswich, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$79,135
5% above
$33,338 per capita
Home Value
$165,600
41% below
Zillow: $270,338
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
14.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
39% below
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
4% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Ipswich Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
105%
Home Value
59%
Rent
73%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ipswich a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ipswich residents earn a median household income of $79,135 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,338. 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 186 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ipswich is $165,600 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,338. Median rent is $850/month, with 14.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Safety & Crime

Ipswich reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

20.7% of adults in Ipswich hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ipswich has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population1,126
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density840/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$79,135
Per Capita$33,338
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$257M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000

Housing

A+
Home Value$165,600
Rent$850
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$270,338
Housing Units426
Rent Burden14.3%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity33.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,206/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain20.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,537 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute17 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed191 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Ipswich was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 191 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.