Parkston, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Hutchinson County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,981
Population
1,512/sq mi density
$71,313
Median Income
$31,781 per capita
$145,500
Home Value
$243,733 Zillow
$725
Median Rent
24.6% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
65
Violent Crime/100K
65 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$71,313 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,500 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
65 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Parkston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches. The area receives 34.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,402 ft (427 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,512/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3929°N, 97.9864°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hutchinson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mitchell Municipal (MHE) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in |
Parkston has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 21°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.7").