Parker, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 1,221 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +18.4%
 
Males: 527  (43.2%)
Females: 694  (56.8%)
Median resident age:

40.3 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip codes: 57053.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $84,191 (it was $37,250 in 2000)
Parker:

$84,191
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,219 (it was $17,225 in 2000)

Parker city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $204,929 (it was $63,300 in 2000)
Parker:

$204,929
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $182,747; detached houses: $182,215

Median gross rent in 2022: $639.

March 2022 cost of living index in Parker: 76.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.2%
(4.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 22.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 70.0% for American Indian residents)
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  • Races in Parker, SD (2022)
    • 1,00288.3%White alone
    • 686.0%Hispanic
    • 413.6%Black alone
    • 100.9%Two or more races
    • 50.4%American Indian alone

Races in Parker detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Parker, South Dakota as of April 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Parker is 283 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: German (37.0%), Norwegian (12.0%), American (8.2%), European (6.0%), Dutch (5.5%), Danish (5.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 3/9/1883

Elevation: 1372 feet

Land area: 0.93 square miles.

Population density: 1,310 people per square mile   (low).

Parker, South Dakota map

21 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.9%
South Dakota:

3.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,431 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,625 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (22.5 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (158.6 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (493.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Marion, SD (2.5 miles ),
Monroe, SD (2.7 miles),
Chancellor, SD (2.8 miles ),
Hurley, SD (2.9 miles ),
Davis, SD (3.5 miles),
Lennox, SD (3.5 miles ),
Dolton, SD (3.7 miles),
Freeman, SD (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 43.40 N, Longitude: 97.14 W

Area code: 605

Distribution of median household income in Parker, SD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Parker, SD in 2022
Parker satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 3 buildings, average cost: $408,300
  • 2019: 8 buildings, average cost: $323,100
  • 2018: 7 buildings, average cost: $226,400
  • 2017: 5 buildings, average cost: $259,200
  • 2016: 6 buildings, average cost: $242,800
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $121,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $153,600
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2009: 5 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2008: 5 buildings, average cost: $186,000
  • 2007: 5 buildings, average cost: $192,000
  • 2006: 4 buildings, average cost: $253,500
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $161,400
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $145,000
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $62,000
  • 2002: 5 buildings, average cost: $88,400
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $118,700
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $110,000
  • 1999: 5 buildings, average cost: $78,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $103,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Parker, SD residents
Average permit cost in Parker, SD
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +36 (+3.6%).
Most common industries in Parker, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (13.3%)
  • Educational services (10.4%)
  • Construction (9.0%)
  • Machinery (5.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (17.0%)
  • Machinery (8.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.2%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (6.8%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.2%)
  • Educational services (3.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (23.5%)
  • Educational services (17.3%)
  • Public administration (5.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.5%)
  • Pharmacies & drug stores (3.1%)
Most common occupations in Parker, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.3%)
  • Carpenters (4.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.7%)
  • Child care workers (4.3%)

Average climate in Parker, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Parker, South Dakota environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 69.5. This is about average.

City:

69.5
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.195. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 22.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.195
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 3.69. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 22.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.69
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.525. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 22.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.525
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 31.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 20.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

20.6
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 5.03. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 22.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.03
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Parker-area historical tornado activity is above South Dakota state average. It is 94% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1965, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.0 miles away from the Parker city center killed one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/7/1993, a category F4 tornado 24.8 miles away from the city center injured 5 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Parker-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 198% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 126.7 miles away from Parker center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 98.9 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 166.2 miles away from Parker center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 676.8 miles away from Parker center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/25/1990 at 06:25:25, a magnitude 3.9 (3.6 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 72.3 miles away from the city center
On 2/6/1996 at 15:10:28, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 64.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Turner County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 18
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 12, Winter Storms: 6, Snowstorms: 3, Tornadoes: 3, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Parker topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Parker:

  • HILLTOP HOME (100 EAST SANBORN AVE)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Parker:

  • TIESZEN MEMORIAL HOME (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; MARION, SD)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY LENNOX (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; LENNOX, SD)
  • FREEMAN COMMUNITY NH (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; FREEMAN, SD)
  • OAKVIEW TERRACE (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; FREEMAN, SD)
  • PIONEER MEMORIAL NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; VIBORG, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Parker:

  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 22 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,386)
  • University of South Dakota (about 44 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • South Dakota State University (about 67 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 75 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)
  • Wayne State College (about 81 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • Northeast Community College (about 95 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 3,334)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 101 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)

Public high school in Parker:

Public elementary/middle schools in Parker:

See full list of schools located in Parker

Library in Parker:

  • PARKER PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $54,663; Location: 115 N MAIN; 15,419 books; 470 audio materials; 1,129 video materials; 24 state licensed databases; 27 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Parker: Parker Volunteer Fire Department (A), Parker City Office (B), Parker Public Library (C), Turner County Courthouse (D), Parker Ambulance Service (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Buckingham Palace (Arcades & Amusements; 45211 277th Street), Birds Bucks & Berries LLC (Tours & Charters; 45618 278th Street).

Court: South Dakota State - Parker- Circuit Court House Court Services (400 South Main Avenue).

Birthplace of: Jiggs Parson - Major League Baseball pitcher.

Turner County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Parker and their reported violations in the past:

PARKER (Population served: 1,022, Purch groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Treatment Technique No Certif. Operator - In FEB-01-2010, Contaminant: DBP Stage 1. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-10-2010), St Compliance achieved (MAR-09-2010)
  • Treatment Technique No Certif. Operator - In APR-26-2006, Contaminant: DBP Stage 1. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-26-2006), St Compliance achieved (AUG-29-2007)
  • 29 regular monitoring violations

Drinking water stations with addresses in Parker that have no violations reported:

  • TM RURAL WATER DISTRICT (Population served: 3,825, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • TM RURAL WATER DISTRICT (Population served: 3,825, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

66.7%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.2%
Whole state:

6.5%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
24 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Parker (2011 data):

  • Home Federal Bank: Parker Branch at 27600 Sd Highway 19, Suite 102, branch established on 1887/01/01. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $1,224.2 mil, Deposits: $946.5 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 34 total offices
  • First Savings Bank: Parker Branch at 3rd & Main Street, branch established on 1989/08/09. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $436.6 mil, Deposits: $352.8 mil, headquarters in Beresford, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 22 total offices
  • Farmers State Bank: Parker Branch at 100 South Main, branch established on 1989/12/15. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $63.1 mil, Deposits: $54.5 mil, headquarters in Marion, SD, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: First State Associates, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Parker:

Marital status in Parker, SD
  • Never married: 22.8%
  • Now married: 53.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.5%
  • Divorced: 15.0%

For population 25 years and over in Parker:

  • High school or higher: 88.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.8%
  • Unemployed: 1.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.9
South Dakota average:

10.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Parker
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Parker, SD (based on Turner County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,63820
Evangelical Protestant96812
Catholic8654
Other--
None2,876-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
This county:

5.97 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
This county:

13.14 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
This county:

9.56 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

9.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Turner County:

8.7%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.2%
State:

27.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Turner County:

17.3%
State:

14.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

56.3%
South Dakota:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

55.7%
South Dakota:

49.4%

Average BMI:
Parker:

28.7
South Dakota:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Parker:

20.4%
South Dakota:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

14.4%
State:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Parker:

7.0
South Dakota:

6.9

Overweight people:
Parker:

40.5%
South Dakota:

34.1%

General health condition:
Parker:

60.4%
State:

58.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

80.1%
State:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Parker, SD Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Electric Power 1$7,299$87,5880$0
Water Supply 1$3,656$43,8720$0
Sewerage 1$3,658$43,8960$0
Local Libraries 1$3,846$46,1521$438
Financial Administration 1$6,497$77,9641$96
Streets and Highways 1$5,408$64,8960$0
Other and Unallocable 0$0 3$373
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$178
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$898
Housing and Community Development (Local) 0$0 2$3,649
Health 0$0 15$1,742
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$575
Totals for Government 6$30,364$60,72829$7,949

Parker government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - Housing and Community Development: $17,000 ($13.92)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $837,000 ($685.50)
    Regular Highways: $290,000 ($237.51)
    Water Utilities: $244,000 ($199.84)
    Parks and Recreation: $155,000 ($126.95)
    Housing and Community Development: $143,000 ($117.12)
    Financial Administration: $141,000 ($115.48)
    Police Protection: $97,000 ($79.44)
    Libraries: $73,000 ($59.79)
    Sewerage: $53,000 ($43.41)
    Health - Other: $51,000 ($41.77)
    Central Staff Services: $50,000 ($40.95)
    Local Fire Protection: $49,000 ($40.13)
    Solid Waste Management: $40,000 ($32.76)
    Natural Resources - Other: $13,000 ($10.65)
  • Electric Utilities - Interest on Debt: $16,000 ($13.10)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $26,000 ($21.29)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Housing and Community Development: $7,000 ($5.73)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Electric Utilities: $284,000 ($232.60)
    Water Utilities: $148,000 ($121.21)
    Sewerage: $70,000 ($57.33)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $42,000 ($34.40)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $37,000 ($30.30)

Parker government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $203,000 ($166.26)
    Housing and Community Development: $96,000 ($78.62)
    Other: $60,000 ($49.14)
    Parks and Recreation: $20,000 ($16.38)
    Solid Waste Management: $4,000 ($3.28)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $44,000 ($36.04)
    General Local Government Support: $7,000 ($5.73)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $8,000 ($6.55)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $31,000 ($25.39)
    Interest Earnings: $23,000 ($18.84)
    Special Assessments: $15,000 ($12.29)
    General Revenue - Other: $12,000 ($9.83)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($0.82)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $1,239,000 ($1014.74)
    Water Utilities: $528,000 ($432.43)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $57,000 ($46.68)
    Highways: $38,000 ($31.12)
    General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($0.82)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $403,000 ($330.06)
    Property: $193,000 ($158.07)
    Other License: $12,000 ($9.83)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $7,000 ($5.73)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $3,000 ($2.46)

Parker government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,058,000 ($3323.51)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,792,000 ($3105.65)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $266,000 ($217.85)

Parker government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,909,000 ($1563.47)

Businesses in Parker, SD

  • Ford: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Parker:

  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KNWC (1270 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WNAX (570 AM; 5 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KELO (1320 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF S.D., INC.)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KWSN (1230 AM; 1 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF S.D., INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Parker:

  • KIKN-FM (100.5 FM; SALEM, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA B/CNG. COMPANY)
  • KVCF (90.5 FM; FREEMAN, SD; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • KELO-FM (92.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KNWC-FM (96.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KKLS-FM (104.7 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KMXC (97.3 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KYBB (102.7 FM; CANTON, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA B/C COMPANY)
  • KUSD (89.7 FM; VERMILLION, SD; Owner: S/DAKOTA BD OF DIR FOR ED. TELECOMUN)
  • KTWB (101.9 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KRRO (103.7 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF S.D., INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Parker:

  • KTTW (Channel 17; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KELO-TV (Channel 11; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • KDLV-TV (Channel 5; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KDLT-TV (Channel 46; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KSFY-TV (Channel 13; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • K67GH (Channel 67; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KAUN (Channel 36; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: RAPID BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K52ES (Channel 52; NORFOLK, NE; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KUSD-TV (Channel 2; VERMILLION, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • K56GF (Channel 56; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K53EG (Channel 53; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SIOUXLAND CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING)

Parker fatal accident list:

Oct 7, 2010 00:36 AM, Main Ave, Lat: 43.397981, Lon: -97.136633, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 23Number of bridges
  • 230ft / 69.8mTotal length
  • $4,519,000Total costs
  • 14,145Total average daily traffic
  • 1,491Total average daily truck traffic
  • 21,818Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Parker, SD - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 21930-1939
  • 31940-1949
  • 41950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Parker, SD

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Parker)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

37 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • 4 Mi N 4 3/4 Mi E (Lat: 43.459694 Lon: -97.038667), Call Sign: KNEC570,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.625 MHz, Grant Date: 11/23/2002, Expiration Date: 11/23/2012, Cancellation Date: 01/26/2013, Registrant: Tbs Electronics, Inc., 5606-C South Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66609, Phone: (785) 862-7450, Fax: (785) 862-7647, Email:

  • 2 Mi E & 1 Mi N Parker Sw (Lat: 43.416639 Lon: -97.072556), Call Sign: WNFJ952, Licensee ID: L00008030,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.262 MHz, Grant Date: 04/02/1999, Expiration Date: 05/16/2004, Cancellation Date: 02/22/2002, Registrant: East River Electric Power Cooperative Inc, Po Drawer E, Madison, SD 57042, Phone: (605) 256-4536

  • Parker Power Plant (Lat: 43.400250 Lon: -97.140333), Call Sign: WNGR863,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.150 MHz, Grant Date: 07/15/2011, Expiration Date: 08/25/2021, Cancellation Date: 05/18/2021, Registrant: East River Electric Power Cooperative, 211 South Harth Avenue, Madison, SD 57042-0227, Phone: (605) 256-8021, Fax: (605) 256-8058, Email:

  • Lat: 43.400111 Lon: -97.134778, Call Sign: WQYH538,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.362 MHz, Grant Date: 09/29/2016, Expiration Date: 09/29/2026, Certifier: Alex Moore, Registrant: Blank Rome LLP, 1825 Eye St Nw, Washington, DC 20006-5403, Phone: (202) 420-2200, Fax: (202) 420-2201, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

6
  • Call Sign: N0QJM, Licensee ID: L00229214, Grant Date: 08/07/2013, Expiration Date: 10/26/2023, Registrant: Holly C Thompson, 45720 268th St., Parker, SD 57053

  • Call Sign: N0SPZ, Licensee ID: L00497523, Grant Date: 03/27/2012, Expiration Date: 05/19/2022, Certifier: Edwin L Smith, Registrant: Edwin L Smith, 44822 279th St, Parker, SD 57053

  • Call Sign: W7XU, Licensee ID: L00403176, Grant Date: 11/05/2022, Expiration Date: 11/24/2032, Registrant: Arliss N Thompson, 45720 268th St, Parker, SD 57053

  • Call Sign: KC0LHQ, Licensee ID: L00395249, Grant Date: 08/30/2001, Expiration Date: 08/30/2011, Cancellation Date: 10/16/2001, Certifier: Nolan N C Thompson, Registrant: Nolan N C Thompson, 45720 268th St, Parker, SD 57053

  • Call Sign: KF0CLF, Licensee ID: L02392474, Grant Date: 11/16/2020, Expiration Date: 11/16/2030, Certifier: Jose L Oliva, Registrant: Jose L Oliva, 45720 268th St, Parker, SD 57053-6513

  • Call Sign: KF0GTB, Licensee ID: L02486374, Grant Date: 09/22/2021, Expiration Date: 09/22/2031, Certifier: Adam C Mcclary, Registrant: Adam C Mcclary, 45023 277th St, Parker, SD 57053


2007 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2007 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 11. The highest number of reported fires - 22 took place in 2009, and the least - 2 in 2007. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Parker, SD When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (41.7%), and Outside Fires (37.9%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Parker, SD
    • 5541.7%Structure Fires
    • 5037.9%Outside Fires
    • 1612.1%Other
    • 118.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Parker, SD
Most common first names in Parker, SD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John2277.0 years
Henry1783.6 years
Mary1387.6 years
William1280.6 years
Fred1182.1 years
Robert1168.9 years
Edward1181.2 years
Anna1091.0 years
George1082.2 years
Bertha984.1 years
Most common last names in Parker, SD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson1679.1 years
Viet1283.7 years
Nelson1173.2 years
Kasten977.2 years
Hansen979.7 years
Smith883.8 years
Jones882.9 years
Ihnen780.8 years
Anderson781.0 years
Schmidt782.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Parker, SD
  • 74.7%Utility gas
  • 22.4%Electricity
  • 2.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Parker, SD
  • 56.3%Electricity
  • 36.8%Utility gas
  • 6.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Parker compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
There are 4 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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