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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 has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 33.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 43.7°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,537 ft (468 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 840/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4435°N, 99.0300°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Edmunds County County |
| Nearest Airport | Aberdeen Regional (ABR) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 7.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very 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 Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Ipswich has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and December the driest (0.4").