Parker, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Turner County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,247 Population 1,066/sq mi density
$87,632 Median Income $36,623 per capita
$208,000 Home Value $341,797 Zillow
$923 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$87,632 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$208,000 home value, $923/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Parker experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. The area receives 40.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,343 ft (409 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density1,066/sq mi
Coordinates43.3978°N, 97.1334°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTurner County County
Nearest AirportJoe Foss Field (FSD)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below US avg
Snowfall 40.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.05"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.8 / 100
Community Resilience88.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 6, 2024.

Jun 4, 2021 10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.7 137 km
Oct 25, 1990 8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota M3.6 117 km
Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 104 km
Jun 4, 2021 9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.1 137 km
Jul 26, 2002 0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota M3.1 138 km
Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 71 km
Jan 16, 2022 9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota M2.5 110 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

631 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 279 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 25, 2010 EF4 96 km 0
May 30, 1998 EF4 59 km 6
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 55 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 40 km 0
Jul 28, 1986 EF4 81 km 0
Jun 7, 1965 EF4 27 km 1
Jun 17, 2014 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 46 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 55 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 26 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 82 km 0
Aug 3, 1981 EF3 13 km 0
Jul 5, 1978 EF3 59 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 15, 1970 EF3 85 km 0
Sep 22, 1968 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 14, 1967 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 26, 1965 EF3 73 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SIX PACK (1,649 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 SIX PACK 1,649 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 22°F (-5°C) 0.8 in
March 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 74°F (24°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.1 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 0.8 in

Parker has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 18°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.6").

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