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Tripp County, SD

5 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Tripp County, South Dakota.

Population

5,611

Land area

1,612sq mi

People per sq mi

3

ZIP codes

6

Cities and towns in Tripp County

Tripp County at a glance

  • Tripp County is 71% less dense than South Dakota as a whole.
  • The median household income is $58,987, 21% below the South Dakota median of $75,081.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $132,900 (48% below South Dakota) and median rent is $820 a month.
  • Its largest cities are Winner (2,905), Colome (338) and New Witten (76).

Local data for Tripp County, SD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Tripp County, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$58,987

Poverty rate

18.4%

Median home value

$132,900

Median rent

$820/mo

Homeownership

68.4%

Bachelor's or higher

17.7%

Median age

45.0

Average commute

13.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,269), Irish Americans (495), Norwegian Americans (354).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

1.5%

Sep 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

PPP loans

$27.7M

1,176 loans, 2,796 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$22.6K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Tripp County, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone74.5%
  • Carpooled7.8%
  • Public transit2.0%
  • Walked9.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
  • Worked from home5.7%

Average one-way commute: 13.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Tripp County, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

700

Most often hail

Flood insurance policies

1

0.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 15°F

19.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Tripp County, SD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.0%

U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts

Diabetes

15.3%

U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts

Smoking

18.9%

U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.1%

U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Tripp County

Population shown

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Tripp County, SD?
Winner is the largest city or town in Tripp County, with about 2,905 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Tripp County?
Tripp County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 57528, 57529, 57534, 57541, 57580.
What is the population of Tripp County, SD?
About 5,611 people live in Tripp County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Tripp County?
Tripp County borders Todd County, Cherry County, NE, Gregory County, Lyman County, Mellette County, Keya Paha County, NE.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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