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Parkston, SD

Parkston, SD.

Population: 2,598 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$243,783
1-year appreciation
+6.7%
3-year appreciation
+7.0%
5-year appreciation
+20.2%
10-year appreciation
+77.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$243,783
House Price Index
496.2 (+2.9% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, coldWave, hail, iceStorm, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
26.8 in
Annual snowfall
41.9 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Missouri National Recreational River (44 mi)
Nearest airport
Parkston Municipal Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (YKN) (42 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+4 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,969
Median annual property tax
$2,112
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
72.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,262
Average weekly wage
$947
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
21

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Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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