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Ideal, SD
Census-designated place in Tripp County, South Dakota.
Population
40
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
78
ZIP codes
0
Ideal and its ZIP codes
Ideal at a glance
- Ideal is about 6.5 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tripp County. PPP loans are for Ideal.
Unemployment rate
1.9%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,587
2,329 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,414
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$39.9M
FY 2026, $7,090 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ideal, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
700
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 15°F
19.5 inches of rain a year
Cities near Ideal
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New WittenTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| WinnerCity | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| HamillCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| ColomeCity | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| KennebecTown | 25 mi | 0.9 |
| PreshoCity | 26 mi | 0.7 |
| OkreekCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 45 |
| WoodTown | 28 mi | 0.2 |
| RelianceTown | 29 mi | 1.1 |
| DallasTown | 29 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ideal, SD in?
- Ideal is in Tripp County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Ideal, SD?
- About 40 people live in Ideal, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ideal?
- Nearby places include New Witten (11 mi), Winner (12 mi), Hamill (12 mi), Colome (22 mi), Kennebec (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023