PostcardBankIpswichSD, 1910
Ipswich Township’s story
143 years in pictures
Census counts: 539 in 1890, 928 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 1910 and 2 maps from 1978 on.
- 1883Ipswich Township is founded
Ipswich TownshipSD
A town of 97, founded in 1883.
Is Ipswich Township a good place to live?
36% of the land in Ipswich Township is conserved, above both South Dakota’s towns (3.3%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). Ipswich Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
97 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Huntley TownshipFountain TownshipHarmony TownshipRosette TownshipCleveland TownshipIpswich Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Ipswich Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Ipswich Township, and how to reach them.
PowerNorthWestern Energy13.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWEB WaterNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Ipswich Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteIn personSouth Dakota has no online registration; you can register in person until 15 days before Election Day or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereEdmunds County AuditorEdmunds County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2025
ZIP code5745157451 100%Census 2020
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 Ipswich Township.
Outdoors
nearly a third of the land in Ipswich Township is protected from building
19 miles of trail. Ipswich Township’s trail network density is 0.5 miles per square mile, near both the South Dakota town median (0.6) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4).
36.2%conserved
36.2%
conserved · 8,086 of 22,322 acres
19 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Ipswich Township is cold waves, at a low overall level
Just over a third of Ipswich Township’s expected losses from natural hazards come from cold waves, followed by inland flooding at 28%. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 71% of U.S. communities.
29risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingHail
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Ipswich Township has four seasons and pleasant summers
The typical July afternoon high for Ipswich Township comes to 83°F.
34″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter7–25°
Spring31–54°
Summer57–81°
Fall34–57°
Sep 29
typical first frost
May 8
typical last frost
+0.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Ipswich Township is
Ipswich Township: 14% of adults report frequent mental distress. 29% of Ipswich Township adults sleep under 7 hours.
| Ipswich Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 36% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 15% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 22% | 23% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 19% | 16% |
26 measures vs. South Dakota
1 better24 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Ipswich Township | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87% | 84.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.6% | 9.2% |
Avera St. Lukes
27.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Ipswich Township
14pages on Ipswich Township
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Ipswich Township; the nearest are
Northern State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Aberdeen27.4 mi$8,845 in-state tuitionLake Area Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Watertown103 mi$6,718 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Ipswich Township residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
About Ipswich Township
City in South Dakota, United States
Ipswich is a city in and county seat of Edmunds County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 928 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,535 ft
- ZIP code
- 57451
- Area code
- 605
Questions about Ipswich Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Ipswich Township, SD a good place to live?
Ipswich Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.