Parkston 71 Excellent
Parkston Livability #43 ranked city in South Dakota#6,091 ranked city in the USARanks better than 79% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Parkston

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Taking into account the cost of goods and services like housing, groceries, transportation and utilities, the overall cost of living in this area is well below average.

  • Crime

    Crime per 100,000 people is significantly lower than the national average, making it a safe place to live. These crime statistics include both violent and property crimes.

  • Employment

    Higher than average median household income, income per capita and lower unemployment rates are seen in this area. The result is a high score in the employment category.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are a distinguishing feature of this area, possibly driven by a favorable home affordability ratio, higher home values and appreciation rates.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.

  • Health & Safety

    The low score in this category could be due to challenges related to air quality and the limited accessibility of health-related facilities like hospitals, nursing homes, doctors and pharmacies.

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      Parkston transportation information

      Statistic Parkston South Dakota National
      Average one way commute11min17min26min
      Workers who drive to work79.3%79.6%76.4%
      Workers who carpool8.8%9.1%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%0.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.4%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk9.2%3.8%2.8%
      Working from home1.8%5.5%4.6%
      Source: The Parkston, SD data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).