Parkston, SD

Parkston, South Dakota

Parkston, South Dakota is 65 miles W of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 181 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. It is in Hutchinson county. The population of the city is 1,674.

The People and Families of Parkston

In Parkston, about 62% of adults are married. Adults in Parkston are more likely than in most places to live alone.

The city has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in Parkston.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Parkston had a median family income of $39,688. There aren't a lot of poor people in Parkston.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Parkston.

Parkston Housing

Of the housing in Parkston, approximately 75% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Parkston, 88% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. Parkston features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Parkston, SD

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Parkston Almanac

Parkston Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Parkston Public Libraries

More Information for Librarians

Parkston Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Parkston residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Parkston, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Parkston Hospitals

AVERA ST BENEDICT HEALTH CENTER - CAH
(Voluntary non-profit - Church)
401 WEST GLYNN DRIVE
(605) 928-3311
Emergency Service: Yes

Parkston High Schools (2004)

PARKSTON HI SCH
102A S CHAPMAN DR
605-928-3368
Serves 178 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.7

OUR HOME
102A S CHAPMAN DR
605-928-3368
A Non-traditional School
Serves 37 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 37

Parkston Colleges

(List of All South Dakota Colleges)

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