Tripp County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 5,624. Its county seat is Winner. The county was created in 1873, and was organized in 1909. It is named for lawyer, judge, and diplomat Bartlett Tripp.
| Name: | Tripp County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 46-123 |
| State: | South Dakota |
| Founded: | 1873 |
| Named for: | Bartlett Tripp |
| Seat: | Winner |
| Largest city: | Winner |
| Total Area: | 1,618 sq mi (4,190 km²) |
| Land Area: | 1,612 sq mi (4,180 km²) |
| Total Population: | 5,624 |
| Population Density: | 3.5/sq mi (1.3/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website: | trippcounty.us |
Tripp County location map. Where is Tripp County?
Tripp County Road Map
Geography
Tripp County lies on the south line of South Dakota. Its south boundary is the Nebraska state line, while its north boundary is the meandering White River. The Keya Paha River flows east-southeasterly through the lower part of the county. The county terrain is composed of rolling hills carved by gullies and drainages. The county terrain generally slopes to the south and east, although its upper portion drops northward into the White River valley. The county’s highest point is on the lower part of its west boundary line, at 2,552′ (778m) ASL. The county has a total area of 1,618 square miles (4,190 km), of which 1,612 square miles (4,180 km) is land and 5.1 square miles (13 km) (0.3%) is water.
Major highways
- U.S. Highway 18
- U.S. Highway 183
- South Dakota Highway 44
- South Dakota Highway 49
- South Dakota Highway 53
Adjacent counties
- Lyman County – north
- Gregory County – east
- Keya Paha County, Nebraska – south
- Cherry County, Nebraska – southwest
- Todd County – west
- Mellette County – northwest
Protected areas
- Beaulieu Lake State Game Production Area
- Brown State Game Production Area
- Covey Dam State Game Production Area
- Dog Ear Lake State Game Production Area
- George & Katherine Mann State Game Production Area
- Ideal Wetland State Game Production Area
- King Dam State Game Production Area
- Little Dog Ear Lake State Game Production Area
- McLaughlin State Game Production Area
- Rahm Lake State Game Production Area
- Roosevelt Lake State Game Production Area
- Snow Dam State Game Production Area
Lakes
- Roosevelt Lake
Tripp County Topographic Map
Tripp County Satellite Map
Tripp County Outline Map
