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Philip, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Haakon County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
491 Population 792/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $26,224 per capita
$102,800 Home Value $321,470 Zillow
$739 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
129 Violent Crime/100K 647 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,800 home value, $739/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
129 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Philip, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,750
42% below
$26,224 per capita
Home Value
$102,800
64% below
Zillow: $321,470
Median Rent
$739/mo
36% below
22.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
129/100K
66% below
647/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
58% below
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
311 sunny days/yr

How Philip Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
36%
Rent
64%
Poverty
129%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
34%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Philip a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Philip residents earn a median household income of $43,750 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,224. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 111 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Philip is $102,800 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,470. Median rent is $739/month, with 22.1% 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 1973.

Safety & Crime

Philip reports 129 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 647/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

14.1% of adults in Philip hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Philip has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population491
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density792/mi²
Male / Female41% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$26,224
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$133M
Avg Weekly Wage$914

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,800
Rent$739
Ownership59.4%
Zillow$321,470
Housing Units332
Rent Burden22.1%

Crime

F
Violent129/100K
Property647/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault129/100K
Burglary259/100K

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death5,004/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain16.3 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation2,224 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 9%
Commute7 min
Broadband53.8%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Philip was founded in 1907.
The median home in Philip was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.