Tripp, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Hutchinson County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
563 Population 954/sq mi density
$57,727 Median Income $32,740 per capita
$68,000 Home Value $233,084 Zillow
$341 Median Rent 22.4% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,727 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $341/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Tripp, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,727
23% below
$32,740 per capita
Home Value
$68,000
76% below
Zillow: $233,084
Median Rent
$341/mo
71% below
22.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
38% below
79.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
5% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Tripp Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
24%
Rent
29%
Poverty
57%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tripp a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tripp residents earn a median household income of $57,727 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,740. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 306 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tripp is $68,000 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,084. Median rent is $341/month, with 22.4% 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 1950.

Education

21.0% of adults in Tripp hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 79.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tripp has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population563
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density954/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,727
Per Capita$32,740
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$555M
Avg Weekly Wage$931

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$341
Ownership69.4%
Zillow$233,084
Housing Units340
Rent Burden22.4%

Health

Obesity33.7%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,740/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain26.2 in/yr
Elevation1,560 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+79.2%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute20 min
Broadband78.1%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Tripp was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Mitchell Municipal (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.