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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	46.4°F
	14% below US avg
January Average	17°F (-8°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,343 ft (409 m)
Area	1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density	1,066/sq mi
Coordinates	43.3978°N, 97.1334°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Turner County County
Nearest Airport	Joe Foss Field (FSD) 23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.9"

27% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.70"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	24.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	12.8 / 100
Community Resilience	88.2 / 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	17°F (-8°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	22°F (-6°C)	0.7 in
March	33°F (1°C)	1.7 in
April	47°F (8°C)	2.5 in
May	60°F (15°C)	3.2 in
June	69°F (21°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
July	74°F (23°C)	2.9 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	2.8 in
September	62°F (17°C)	2.8 in
October	49°F (9°C)	1.7 in
November	32°F (0°C)	1.1 in
December	19°F (-7°C)	0.7 in

Parker has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").

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