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Parker, SD


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Parker, South Dakota

Parker, South Dakota, in Turner county, is 24 miles SW of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 160 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 1,031.

The People and Families of Parker

In Parker, about 63% of adults are married.

You'll feel comfortable in Parker if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Parker had a median family income of $44,226. Parker has a large middle class.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Parker Housing

Owners occupy 79% of the housing units in Parker. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In Parker, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Parker strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Dakota):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 19%Parker People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Parker, SD

Comparing Parker to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Dakota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens96
Age of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Men78
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women66
Female Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Racial Diversity36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty77
College Educated Adults76
Median Family Income78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work75
Public Transportation Use67
Short Commute Times51
Working at Home42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
People Living Alone63
Affordability of Property Taxes57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
Housing Recently Built11
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