What are the schools like in Ideal, SD?

School district data for Ideal is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Ideal?

The median household income in Ideal, SD is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Ideal, SD?

Ideal has an average high temperature of 34.8°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 49.1 inches.

Ideal, SD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Ideal, SD?

Ideal has a violent crime rate of 73.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 496.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ideal, SD a Good Place to Live?

Ideal is a small town of 51 in South Dakota, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Ideal's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Ideal is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ideal city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Ideal metro area.

Metric	Ideal, SD	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	0.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ideal's violent crime rate is 73.5 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

73.5 /100k

Property Crime

496.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Ideal, SD	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ideal sees average highs of 34.8°F in January and 89.6°F in July, with 24.5 inches of annual precipitation and 49.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ideal, SD
Average High — January	34.8°F
Average High — July	89.6°F
Annual Precipitation	24.5"
Annual Snowfall	49.1"

Demographics

Metric	Ideal, SD	National Avg
Population	51	—
Median Age	22.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	0.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.4%	22.2%
65 and over	47.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

New Witten, SD 11 mi Winner, SD 12 mi Hamill, SD 12 mi Colome, SD 22 mi Kennebec, SD 25 mi

ZIP Codes in Ideal

Ideal, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

57541

Ideal vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ideal, SD affordable or expensive?

Ideal has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Ideal, SD?

Ideal's violent crime rate is 73.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 496.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ideal?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Ideal, SD a good place to live?

Ideal, SD has a population of 51, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Ideal?

Ideal averages 34.8°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.5 inches with about 49.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ideal?

Ideal, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 57541.

What is the population of Ideal?

The population of Ideal, South Dakota is 51 with a median age of 22.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ideal?

Key numbers for living in Ideal: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ideal side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.