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Parker, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Turner County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,247 Population 1,066/sq mi density
$87,632 Median Income $36,623 per capita
$208,000 Home Value $323,751 Zillow
$923 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$87,632 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$208,000 home value, $923/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Parker, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$87,632
17% above
$36,623 per capita
Home Value
$208,000
26% below
Zillow: $323,751
Median Rent
$923/mo
21% below
22.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
129/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
43% below
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
4% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
291 sunny days/yr

How Parker Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Parker's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
117%
Home Value
74%
Rent
79%
Poverty
8%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
44%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Parker a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Parker residents earn a median household income of $87,632 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,623. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 344 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Parker is $208,000 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $323,751. Median rent is $923/month, with 22.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Safety & Crime

Parker reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 129/100K.

Education

19.1% of adults in Parker hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Parker has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population1,247
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density1,066/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$87,632
Per Capita$36,623
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$613M
Avg Weekly Wage$897

Housing

A+
Home Value$208,000
Rent$923
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$323,751
Housing Units533
Rent Burden22.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property129/100K

Health

Obesity33.5%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,883/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain27.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,343 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 23%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Parker was founded in 1883.
The median home in Parker was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.