South Dakota
Tripp is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 563. Residents earn $57,727 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Tripp receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Tripp offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Tripp is $57,727, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Tripp is $68,000, 76% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $341 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Tripp 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 484 per 100,000, 75% below the national average.
21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Tripp experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches, including 39.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 88.2% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.8% |
| 12% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,727 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,740 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $931 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,127 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 306 |
| County GDP | $555M |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Healthcare | 21 |
| Retail | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,914 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.29% |
| Commute Time | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 8.6% |
| Census Median | $68,000 |
| 76% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $341 |
| 71% below US avg |
| Studio | $641 |
| 1 Bedroom | $708 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $929 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,251 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,438 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,914 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.29% |
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.0% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Mental Distress | 15.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.8% |
| Premature Death | 6,740/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 44.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| 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 | 483.9/100K |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 161.3/100K |
| Theft | 161.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 161.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 25.0 inches |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 39.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,560 ft (475 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 954/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2254°N, 97.9658°W |
| County FIPS | 46067 |
Winner: Republican by 57.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.0% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 79.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 954/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Retail Stores | 32 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 8.6% |