Parkston, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
1,981 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,313 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$145,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$539 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$580 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hutchinson County
1
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hutchinson County
1
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 19
Feb 1 6 24
Mar 2 7 34
Apr 3 4 48
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 3 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 2 1 49
Nov 1 6 34
Dec 1 8 21

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 19, SD State House District 19, SD
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Schools

Parkston Elementary - 02
<1 miles, E • 4.6 star
Parkston High School - 01
<1 miles, E • 4.1 star
Our Home
<1 miles, E • 3.2 star
Parkston Jr High - 05
<1 miles, E • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Mitchell Technical Institute
20 miles, N • 2.3 star
Dakota Wesleyan University
21 miles, N • 1.9 star
Mount Marty College
46 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Avera St Benedict Health Center-Cah
<1 miles, N • 3.2 star
Avera Queen of Peace
22 miles, N • 5 star
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Airports

Joe Foss Field
64 miles, E • 1.4 star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
144 miles, N • 1 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
168 miles, SW • 1 star
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