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Parker, SD
City in Turner County, South Dakota.
Population
1,280
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,092
ZIP codes
0
Parker and its ZIP codes
Parker at a glance
- Parker is about 91 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 62nd most populous of 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- Households here earn a median of $89,676 a year, 19% more than the South Dakota figure of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $231,100 (10% below South Dakota) and median rent is $971 a month.
Local data for Parker, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Parker, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,676
Poverty rate
11.1%
Median home value
$231,100
Median rent
$971/mo
Homeownership
78.6%
Bachelor's or higher
19.9%
Median age
36.4
Average commute
24.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (408), Norwegian Americans (133), Irish Americans (94).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Turner County. PPP loans are for Parker.
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,470
2,423 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$91,710
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$70.58M
FY 2026, $8,137 per person
How people get to work
Parker, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.9%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home2.8%
Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Parker, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
712
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
28
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 8°F
27.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Parker, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.6%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Parker
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MarionCity | 6.7 mi | 0.9 |
| ChancellorTown | 7.5 mi | 0.2 |
| MonroeTown | 7.6 mi | 0.4 |
| HurleyCity | 8.6 mi | 0.6 |
| DavisTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| LennoxCity | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| DoltonTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| FreemanCity | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| TeaCity | 16 mi | 3.8 |
| ViborgCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| CanistotaCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Cameron ColonyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| HumboldtTown | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| HartfordCity | 18 mi | 3.2 |
| WorthingCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| MontroseCity | 21 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Parker, SD in?
- Parker is in Turner County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Parker, SD?
- About 1,280 people live in Parker, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Parker?
- Nearby places include Marion (6.7 mi), Chancellor (7.5 mi), Monroe (7.6 mi), Hurley (8.6 mi), Davis (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023