County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Tripp County, South Dakota Eviction Risk: Very Low

5 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Winner (1.7) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score1.5/ 10 · Very Low

Cities tracked5municipalities

Census tracts2scored

Population3kLiving in 5 cities

Income spent on rent38.8%avg renter household

Average rent$756/ month

How Tripp County ranks in South Dakota

Lower number means more extreme, where #1 is the most

Eviction Risk Score

Elevated

#27 of 66 SD counties 1.5 / 10

#27 of 66 counties in South Dakota for landlord eviction risk.

Cost of living

Very Low

#46 of 51 states (statewide) 88.6 index

South Dakota ranks #46 of 51 states on overall cost of living (11.4% cheaper than the U.S. avg).

Housing services cost

Very Low

#43 of 51 states (statewide) 67.6 index

South Dakota ranks #43 of 51 states on housing services (32.4% cheaper than the U.S. avg).

Income spent on rent

Very High

#2 of 66 SD counties 38.2% of income

#2 of 66 counties in South Dakota on % of income spent on rent.

Cities in Tripp County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Winner Pop 2,905 · 39.1% income · $770 rent · Rep	2,905	1.5	39.1%	$770	Rep
002	Colome Pop 338 · 35.8% income · $637 rent · Rep	338	1.7	35.8%	$637	Rep
003	New Witten Pop 76 · 38.8% income · $756 rent · Rep	76	1.1	38.8%	$756	Rep
004	Ideal Pop 40 · 38.8% income · $756 rent · Rep	40	1.3	38.8%	$756	Rep
005	Hamill Pop 14 · 38.8% income · $756 rent · Rep	14	1.0	38.8%	$756	Rep

County heatmap

Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Tripp County spans 5 cities serving approximately 3,373 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.5/10. The county voted Republican by 61.8 points in 2020.

Risk varies city-by-city. The table above shows exact scores, population, and average rent for every municipality. Click any city for the full sub-score breakdown, including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.

Reviewed by NextGen Properties Research Team · Last updated June 2, 2026

Peer counties in South Dakota

Same state, closest by population and Eviction Risk Score

Where eviction risk concentrates in Tripp County

Top cities + top neighborhoods · click any card for the full breakdown

Top cities by population

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Tripp County

What is the eviction risk score for Tripp County?

Tripp County has a county-wide landlord eviction risk score of 1.5/10 (Very Low), averaged across 5 cities. Scores range from 1 to 1.7 within the county.

What is the rent-to-income ratio in Tripp County?

Rent-to-income ratio in Tripp County averages 38.8% of household income on gross rent, per ACS 2023 5-year data.

How many cities are in Tripp County?

5 cities sit in Tripp County, SD, serving approximately 3,373 residents.