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Parkston, SD
City in Hutchinson County, South Dakota.
Population
1,874
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,434
ZIP codes
0
Parkston and its ZIP codes
Parkston at a glance
- Parkston is about 120 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 46th among 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- The median household income is $70,139, 7% below the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,100 (39% below South Dakota) and median rent is $717 a month.
Local data for Parkston, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Parkston, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,139
Poverty rate
7.5%
Median home value
$157,100
Median rent
$717/mo
Homeownership
73.7%
Bachelor's or higher
25.5%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
16.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,094), Irish Americans (225), Norwegian Americans (88).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hutchinson County. PPP loans are for Parkston.
Unemployment rate
1.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,555
2,775 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,663
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$62.6M
FY 2026, $8,427 per person
How people get to work
Parkston, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.1%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 16.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Parkston, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
760
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
15
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 10°F
25.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Parkston, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.7%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Parkston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DimockTown | 5.5 mi | 0.2 |
| MilltownCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.4 |
| New Elm Spring ColonyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| EthanTown | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Old Elm Spring ColonyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| TrippCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| DelmontCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Oak Lane ColonyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Rockport ColonyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Tschetter ColonyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Greenwood ColonyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| KaylorCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| Rosedale ColonyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Wolf Creek ColonyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| OlivetTown | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| ArmourCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Parkston, SD in?
- Parkston is in Hutchinson County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Parkston, SD?
- About 1,874 people live in Parkston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Parkston?
- Nearby places include Dimock (5.5 mi), Milltown (9 mi), New Elm Spring Colony (10 mi), Ethan (10 mi), Old Elm Spring Colony (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023