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Parkston, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Hutchinson County County
Parkston, SD
At a Glance
How Parkston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Parkston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Parkston a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Parkston residents earn a median household income of $71,313 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,781. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 306 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Parkston is $145,500 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,084. Median rent is $725/month, with 24.6% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
Parkston reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 205/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.8% of adults in Parkston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Parkston has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.