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Parkston, SD

Parkston, SD.

Population: 2,598 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Parkston, SD is $243,536 — up 7.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $290,500 after a median 16 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, coldwave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$243,536

Median home value

+7.6%

1-year change

16

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$243,536
1-year appreciation
+7.6%
3-year appreciation
+8.2%
5-year appreciation
+19.5%
10-year appreciation
+78.1%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$243,536
House Price Index (state)
503.5 (+1.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$290,500
Median list price
$157,000
Median price per sqft
$104
1-year sale-price change
+41.7%
Median days on market
16 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
97.5%
Active listings
5

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$706/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$775/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,328/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,333/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.5 : 1
Schools include
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03, Parkston Elementary - 02, Parkston High School - 01, Parkston Middle School - 05, Our Home

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, coldWave, hail, iceStorm, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 39% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
61.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
25.0 in
Annual snowfall
39.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Missouri National Recreational River (44 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Parkston Municipal Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (YKN) (42 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
AVERA ST BENEDICT HEALTH CENTER - CAH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+4 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,969
Housing built before 1970
51.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,112
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
72.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,302
Average weekly wage
$1,024
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Construction, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
24

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ParkstonState medianUS median
Median home value$243,536$302,982$288,527
Median sale price$290,500$287,750$325,000
Median days on market16 days58 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,112$1,656$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Parkston, SD?
$243,536.
What is the median sale price in Parkston, SD?
$290,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Parkston, SD?
Median days on market: 16 days.
What is typical rent in Parkston, SD?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,014/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Parkston, SD?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, coldWave, hail, iceStorm, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Parkston, SD?
Risk to homes is higher than 39% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Parkston, SD?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Parkston, SD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Parkston, SD?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Parkston, SD?
Regional Price Parity: 88.6 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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