PhippsSD
A town of 65. Nearly 48.2% of it is conserved land.
What makes Phipps stand out
The thing Phipps does most differently from other towns.
65 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Phipps’s report card
Now in Phipps
Be the first to start the conversation.
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Phipps. Another town gets a different order.
Nearly a third of Phipps is conserved land
7.9 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Roe Waterfowl Production Area | 0.7 mi | 717 |
| 2. Rassmussen Waterfowl Production Area | 0.3 mi | 177 |
| 3. Bursvold-Darling Waterfowl Production Area | — | 439 |
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Phipps has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 32 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Phipps is
Phipps beats the South Dakota average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Phipps | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.3% | 9.2% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 46% of U.S. communities.
8 miles of trails in Phipps
48.2% of the town is conserved land, across 8 parks and preserves.