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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 36.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hutchinson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mitchell Municipal (MHE) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in |
Tripp has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.6").