Ideal, South Dakota
Ideal: community in South Dakota, United States
About
Ideal is a city located in the county of Tripp in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 126. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 120 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Ideal
| Population | 120 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Dakota (United States) |
| County | Tripp County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.5433,-99.9215 |
| Altitude | 6,188 feet / 1886 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 19:45:32 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 57541 |
| Population growth | -5% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 89℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Ideal is located at 43°32'36"N 99°55'17"W (43.5433300, -99.9215100).
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Weather
89°F
Mostly Sunny
18 to 36 mph S
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 18 to 36 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Ideal decreased by 5% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 126 | - | census |
| 2011 | 125 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 123 | -1.63% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 122 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 122 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 122 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 123 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 122 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 123 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 122 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 120 | -1.67% | estimation process |
Ideal zip code is 57541.
County name: Tripp, County
fips: 46123
Closest post offices linked to Ideal.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ideal Post Office | Ideal (SD) | 57541 |
| Witten Post Office | Witten (SD) | 57584 |
| Hamill Post Office | Hamill (SD) | 57534 |
| Winner Post Office | Winner (SD) | 57580 |
| Colom Post Office | Colome (SD) | 57528 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Ideal, Georgia city in Macon County, Georgia, United States with a population of 430 people.
Other cities in Tripp County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tripp County , SD.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 2,787 | City in and county seat of Tripp County, South Dakota, United States |
| Colome | 72 | Township in Tripp County, South Dakota |
| Carter | 39 | Unincorporated community in South Dakota |
| Millboro | 33 | Township in Tripp County, South Dakota |
| Keyapaha | 22 | Unincorporated community in South Dakota |
| Witten | 20 | Unincorporated community in South Dakota |