What are the schools like in Tripp, SD?

Tripp is served primarily by Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.9:1.

What is the median household income in Tripp?

The median household income in Tripp, SD is $55,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.5%.

What is the weather like in Tripp, SD?

Tripp has an average high temperature of 28.9°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Tripp, SD affordable or expensive?

Tripp's cost of living index is 80, where 100 represents the national average. This means Tripp is 20% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $65,300 and the median rent is $336 per month.

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

Tripp has a violent crime rate of 13.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 82.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Tripp, SD a Good Place to Live?

Tripp is a small town of 533 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $55,000 and a 1.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 80 (US average = 100), which is 20% below the national average.

Strengths: Tripp stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

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

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

Cost of Living

Index: 79.9

Tripp's overall cost of living index is 79.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Tripp costs roughly 20% less than the average American city.

Metric	Tripp, SD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$65,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$336	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Tripp's violent crime rate is 13.7 per 100,000 residents — 96% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

13.7 /100k

Property Crime

82.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Tripp is served primarily by Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Tripp, SD	National Avg
School District	Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	75.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tripp sees average highs of 28.9°F in January and 85.8°F in July, with 26.4 inches of annual precipitation and 36.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Tripp, SD
Average High — January	28.9°F
Average High — July	85.8°F
Annual Precipitation	26.4"
Annual Snowfall	36.6"

Demographics

Metric	Tripp, SD	National Avg
Population	533	—
Median Age	50.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	14.8%	22.2%
65 and over	35.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Kaylor, SD 7 mi Greenwood Colony, SD 9 mi Delmont, SD 10 mi Clearfield Colony, SD 11 mi Parkston, SD 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Tripp

Tripp, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

57376

Tripp vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tripp, SD affordable or expensive?

Tripp's cost of living index is 80, where 100 is the national average. That makes Tripp roughly 20% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $65,300 and median rent is $336/month.

What is the crime rate in Tripp, SD?

Tripp's violent crime rate is 13.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 82.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Tripp?

Public schools in Tripp are operated by Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.9:1. 21.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Tripp, SD a good place to live?

Tripp, SD has a population of 533, a median household income of $55,000, and an unemployment rate of 1.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Tripp?

Tripp averages 28.9°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.4 inches with about 36.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Tripp?

Tripp, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 57376.

What is the population of Tripp?

The population of Tripp, South Dakota is 533 with a median age of 50.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tripp?

Key numbers for living in Tripp: cost of living index 80 (100 = US average), median home $65,300, median household income $55,000, crime index 4 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tripp side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.