Ideal
Census-designated place in Tripp County, South Dakota
Ideal is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Tripp County, South Dakota, with 86 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,886 ft (575 m) above sea level. The nearest town is New Witten, 10.6 miles SW.
- 86residents (2020 Census)
- 1,886 ftelevation · 575 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.3 km²
- 167 / sq mipopulation density
- 57541ZIP code
About Ideal
Ideal is an unincorporated community in northern Tripp County, South Dakota, United States. It lies north of the city of Winner, the county seat. Its elevation is 1,886 feet (575 m). The population of the CDP was 86 at the 2020 census.
Ideal's town site was considered to be "ideal" for farming, hence the name.
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Ideal had 86 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 86 |
|---|---|
| Density | 167 per sq mi (65 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ideal at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Tripp County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 86 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.51 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,886 ft (575 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.5400° N, 99.9218° W |
| ZIP code | 57541 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4631220 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ideal
- New Witten10.6 mi SW
- Winner11.7 mi S
- Hamill12.0 mi E
- Colome21.9 mi SE
- Kennebec25.3 mi N
- Presho26.3 mi N
- Okreek26.9 mi SW
- Wood28.1 mi W
- Reliance28.5 mi NE
- Dallas29.1 mi SE
- Vivian32.8 mi NW
- Gregory33.0 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ideal
What county is Ideal in?
Ideal is in Tripp County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Ideal, SD?
86 people lived in Ideal at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ideal, SD?
The ZIP code of Ideal is 57541.
What is the elevation of Ideal?
1,886 feet (575 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ideal?
New Witten (10.6 mi), Winner (11.7 mi), Hamill (12.0 mi), Colome (21.9 mi), Kennebec (25.3 mi).
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