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Parmelee, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Bennett County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
637 Population 112/sq mi density
$30,859 Median Income $5,349 per capita
$568 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
429 Violent Crime/100K 572 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$30,859 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
429 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Parmelee, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$30,859
59% below
$5,349 per capita
Median Rent
$568/mo
51% below
32.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
429/100K
13% above
572/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
79% below
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
71.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.1%
56% above
36.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
291 sunny days/yr

How Parmelee Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
41%
Rent
49%
Poverty
575%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
89%
Crime
113%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Parmelee a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Parmelee residents earn a median household income of $30,859 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $5,349. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 71.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 98 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Parmelee reports 429 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 572/100K.

Education

7.1% of adults in Parmelee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Parmelee has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population637
Median Age18.0 yrs
Density112/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$30,859
Per Capita$5,349
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty71.3%
County GDP$143M
Avg Weekly Wage$818

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$568
Ownership10.7%
Zillow$201,493
Housing Units99
Rent Burden32.3%

Crime

F
Violent429/100K
Property572/100K

Health

Obesity50.1%
Diabetes22.9%
Smoking36.6%
Heart Disease10.9%
Premature Death21,695/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain21.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation2,680 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Parmelee was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Ainsworth Regional (74 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.521 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.