South Dakota
Philip is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 491. Residents earn $43,750 per year, which is 42% below the national average.
Based on current data, Philip receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Philip offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Philip is $43,750, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 16.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 7 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Philip is $102,800, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $739 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Philip is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 395 per 100,000, 80% below the national average.
14.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Philip experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 97.1% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $43,750 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,224 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $914 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,821 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.0% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 111 |
| County GDP | $133M |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Healthcare | 8 |
| Retail | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Commute Time | 6.6 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $102,800 |
| 64% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $739 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.4% |
| Obesity | 34.1% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.5% |
| Premature Death | 5,004/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 58.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 395.3/100K |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 395.3/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 16.3 inches |
| 57% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,224 ft (678 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 792/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0409°N, 101.6648°W |
| County FIPS | 46055 |
Winner: Republican by 79.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.1% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 792/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Retail Stores | 15 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 6.6 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |