Tripp County, South Dakota
Among the top 14% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 86% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 30% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 57% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 47% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 46% of US counties
- top 2% for commute time
- top 3% for estimated total tax burden
- bottom 8% for park & nature access
Tripp County is a county in South Dakota with about 5,607 residents. It grades A for affordability and C for weather. Standout strengths include commute time, estimated total tax burden, and amenities nearby. It rates lower on airport distance and park & nature access.
Official websitetrippcounty.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
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Precipitation 3.0 in0.6 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$57k38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 62% of US counties
Home Value$128k31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$800better than 54% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 78% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.99%better than 40% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax6.11%better than 78% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden4.25%better than 97% of US counties
Unemployment4.9%better than 46% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)24°F20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation23.4 in17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall48.9 inbetter than 12% of US counties
Sunny Days256 daysbetter than 73% of US counties
Summer Humidity58°Fbetter than 80% of US counties
Comfortable Days51 daysbetter than 12% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk36.5better than 62% of US counties
School Quality44.6better than 26% of US counties
Violent Crime700/100kbetter than 55% of US counties
Property Crime484/100kbetter than 74% of US counties
Community
Population5,60712th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age44.776th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3459th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0475th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6383rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)79.7%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.6%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.0%5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.5%46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)18.1%97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time14 minbetter than 98% of US counties
Walkability5.8/20better than 40% of US counties
Airport Distance249 mibetter than 8% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access82.8%better than 46% of US counties
Amenities Nearby16.05better than 94% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 8% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Tripp County an affordable place to live?
- Tripp County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 62% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Tripp County?
- The median home value in Tripp County is $128k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Tripp County?
- Median household income in Tripp County is $57k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Tripp County?
- Median gross rent in Tripp County is $800 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Tripp County safe?
- Tripp County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 700/100k (better than 55%). Property crime is 484/100k.
- What is the weather like in Tripp County?
- Tripp County averages 76°F in July and 24°F in January, with 23.4 in of annual precipitation and about 256 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Tripp County?
- Public-school quality in Tripp County is below average, scoring better than 26% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Tripp County?
- The average one-way commute in Tripp County is 14 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)