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Turner County, SD
11 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Turner County, South Dakota.
Population
8,882
Land area
617sq mi
People per sq mi
14
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Turner County
Turner County at a glance
- The median household income is $75,771, close to the South Dakota median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $222,900 (13% below South Dakota) and median rent is $742 a month.
- Its largest cities are Parker (1,280), Marion (981) and Viborg (958).
Local data for Turner County, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Turner County, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,771
Poverty rate
9.3%
Median home value
$222,900
Prices +2.8% in a year
Median rent
$742/mo
Homeownership
79.0%
Bachelor's or higher
27.3%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,018), Norwegian Americans (995), Irish Americans (712).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
$70.6M
FY 2026, $8,137 per person
PPP loans
$23.7M
999 loans, 2,776 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$34.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Turner County, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.1%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Turner County, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
712
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
28
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 10°F
25.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone27 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Turner County, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.0%
U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Turner County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Turner County, SD?
- Parker is the largest city or town in Turner County, with about 1,280 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Turner County?
- Turner County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 57014, 57015, 57021, 57036, 57043.
- What is the population of Turner County, SD?
- About 8,882 people live in Turner County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Turner County?
- Turner County borders Minnehaha County, Lincoln County, Yankton County, Clay County, Hutchinson County, McCook County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023