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Philip, SD
City in Haakon County, South Dakota.
Population
571
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
918
ZIP codes
0
Philip and its ZIP codes
Philip at a glance
- Philip is about 77 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,635, 25% below the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $182,100 (29% below South Dakota) and median rent is $642 a month.
Local data for Philip, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Philip, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,635
Poverty rate
15.6%
Median home value
$182,100
Median rent
$642/mo
Homeownership
70.8%
Bachelor's or higher
15.9%
Median age
52.4
Average commute
5.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (321), Norwegian Americans (114), Irish Americans (113).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Haakon County. PPP loans are for Philip.
Unemployment rate
1.6%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,467
834 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,499
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$229M
FY 2026, $122,438 per person
How people get to work
Philip, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone98.8%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 5.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Philip, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
774
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 10°F
16.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Philip, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.1%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Philip
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CottonwoodTown | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| KadokaCity | 17 mi | 2.3 |
| QuinnTown | 23 mi | 1.2 |
| BelvidereTown | 24 mi | 0.8 |
| MidlandTown | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| InteriorTown | 27 mi | 1.3 |
| WallTown | 29 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Philip, SD in?
- Philip is in Haakon County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Philip, SD?
- About 571 people live in Philip, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Philip?
- Nearby places include Cottonwood (13 mi), Kadoka (17 mi), Quinn (23 mi), Belvidere (24 mi), Midland (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023