TrentSD
A town of 242, settled in 1887.
Is Trent a good place to live?
Of the 36 South Dakota towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Trent. Trent has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
242 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Trent: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Trent, 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 Trent.
A smaller share of working residents work locally in Trent than in most of South Dakota or the rest of the country
1% of working residents work locally in Trent, below both South Dakota’s towns (29%) and U.S. towns (8%). The average trip to work in Trent is 23 minutes. The top destinations are Sioux Falls (37%), Colman (10%) and Dell Rapids (8%).
| Trent | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1% | 29% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 6.8% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Trent, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Trent has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Trent’s July high is 83°F, below both the South Dakota town median (85°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Trent
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 63% of U.S. communities. Since 1984, 21 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Trent.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Fewer of Trent’s adults have been diagnosed with depression than in the typical South Dakota or U.S. town
19% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Trent. Trent beats the South Dakota average on 7 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 13% of adults have diabetes in Trent.
| Trent | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 22% | 23% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 36% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 10% | 12% |
| What stands out | Trent | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8.5% | 12.7% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6% | 8.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.2% | 9.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
A typical Trent home is worth about $322K
The typical Trent home is worth about $322,000, up 13% in a year, close to the South Dakota typical home. Trent’s median rent is $757 a month.
| Trent | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $757 a month | $962 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 73% | 68% | 73% |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about Trent
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Trent; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Trent residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
99% of working residents leave Trent for work
Where Trent’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Trent
Town in South Dakota, United States
Trent is a town in Moody County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 206 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,503 ft
- ZIP code
- 57065
Questions about Trent
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Trent, SD a good place to live?
Trent has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.