DraperSD
A town of 44, settled in 1906.
Is Draper a good place to live?
Draper has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
44 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Draper: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Draper, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Draper.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Draper stands out in South Dakota and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure
15% of adults have diabetes in Draper, above both South Dakota’s towns (10%) and U.S. towns (12%). No town among the 36 in South Dakota we compare has a lower share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Draper. Among adults in the town, 13% report frequent mental distress. Only 2 of the 36 South Dakota towns we compare have a lower share of adults who binge drink than Draper.
| Draper | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 31% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 10% | 12% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 36% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| What stands out | Draper | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.8% | 75.9% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 89.1% | 84.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.2% | 6.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Draper, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 52% of U.S. communities. FEMA puts 45% of Draper’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 17% to cold waves. Households in the town have drawn federal disaster aid in 2 declared disasters, most recently in 2022.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Draper
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Draper; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Draper residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
About Draper
Town in South Dakota, United States
Draper is a town in Jones County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 46 at the 2020 census. Draper was laid out in 1906, and named in honor of C. A. Draper, a railroad official.
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- Established
- 1906
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,264 ft
- ZIP code
- 57531
- Area code
- 605
Questions about Draper
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Draper, SD a good place to live?
Draper has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.