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Ipswich, SD


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Ipswich, South Dakota

Ipswich, South Dakota, in Edmunds county, is 126 miles SE of Bismarck, North Dakota (center to center) and 282 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. About 943 people people live in Ipswich.

The People and Families of Ipswich

In Ipswich, about 64% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Ipswich, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the city nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ipswich had a median family income of $40,598.

Ipswich Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Ipswich, about 76% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the city is one place with an advantage over most places in South Dakota.

Commuting

In Ipswich, 86% of commuters drive to work. In Ipswich, people like to walk or ride bicycles. Commuters in the city enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

Ipswich strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Dakota):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyIpswich Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Ipswich Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Ipswich Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Ipswich, SD

Comparing Ipswich to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Dakota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens107
Age of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Men88
Well-Paid Single Women67
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
People Above Poverty76
Median Family Income56
People in Middle Class or Better54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work108
Short Commute Times95
Working at Home88
Public Transportation Use79

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone96
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Housing Recently Built45
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