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Parmelee, SD
Census-designated place in Todd County, South Dakota.
Population
584
Land area
5.7sq mi
People per sq mi
102
ZIP codes
0
Parmelee and its ZIP codes
Parmelee at a glance
- Parmelee is about 8.5 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- Median rent is $434 a month.
Local data for Parmelee, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Parmelee, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
84.9%
Median rent
$434/mo
Homeownership
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
9.3%
Median age
17.2
Average commute
14.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (69).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Todd County. PPP loans are for Parmelee.
Unemployment rate
7.4%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,514
2,837 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$40,540
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$141M
FY 2026, $15,136 per person
How people get to work
Parmelee, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone0.0%
- Carpooled62.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked38.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 14.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Parmelee, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
718
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 12°F
21.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Parmelee, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.6%
U.S. 33.3% +15.3 pts
Diabetes
19.4%
U.S. 12.1% +7.3 pts
Smoking
34.9%
U.S. 12.8% +22.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.7%
U.S. 11.1% +4.6 pts
Cities near Parmelee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Soldier CreekCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 12.2 |
| Two StrikeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 18.5 |
| NorrisCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| RosebudCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 13 |
| Spring CreekCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 10.4 |
| St. FrancisTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Corn CreekCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2 |
| MissionCity | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| Horse CreekCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1 |
| AntelopeCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.3 |
| White RiverCity | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| White HorseCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.2 |
| Kilgore, NEVillage | 27 mi | 0.4 |
| Nenzel, NEVillage | 28 mi | 0.3 |
| Cody, NEVillage | 29 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Parmelee, SD in?
- Parmelee is in Todd County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Parmelee, SD?
- About 584 people live in Parmelee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Parmelee?
- Nearby places include Soldier Creek (7.9 mi), Two Strike (11 mi), Norris (12 mi), Rosebud (13 mi), Spring Creek (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023