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Ipswich, SD
City in Edmunds County, South Dakota.
Population
1,048
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
782
ZIP codes
0
Ipswich and its ZIP codes
Ipswich at a glance
- Ipswich is about 65 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 74th among 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- The median household income is $74,167, close to the South Dakota median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,700 (36% below South Dakota) and median rent is $1,053 a month.
Local data for Ipswich, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ipswich, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,167
Poverty rate
6.6%
Median home value
$164,700
Median rent
$1,053/mo
Homeownership
69.7%
Bachelor's or higher
19.9%
Median age
34.9
Average commute
16.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (621), Irish Americans (108), Mexican Americans (74).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Edmunds County. PPP loans are for Ipswich.
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,300
1,231 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$86,216
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$35.5M
FY 2026, $8,915 per person
How people get to work
Ipswich, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.9%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.3%
- Worked from home10.2%
Average one-way commute: 16.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ipswich, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
725
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 3°F
20.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ipswich, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.9%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Ipswich
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pembrook ColonyCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.2 |
| Plainview ColonyCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Deerfield ColonyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| MinaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.8 |
| RoscoeCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Long Lake ColonyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| Blumengard ColonyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| WetonkaTown | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| CresbardTown | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| Grassland ColonyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| LeolaCity | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| Thunderbird ColonyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| Evergreen ColonyCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1 |
| ChelseaTown | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| HosmerCity | 24 mi | 1 |
| Brentwood ColonyCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ipswich, SD in?
- Ipswich is in Edmunds County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Ipswich, SD?
- About 1,048 people live in Ipswich, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ipswich?
- Nearby places include Pembrook Colony (5 mi), Plainview Colony (9.8 mi), Deerfield Colony (12 mi), Mina (14 mi), Roscoe (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023