City

Parmelee, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Todd County  ·  South Dakota

👥1,136Population
💰$16,553Median HH Income▼ 78% below avg
🎂19.0Median Age
🏠$10,300Median Home Value▼ 96% below avg
🎓30.1%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊25.9%Unemployment▲ 429% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.1% Female 46.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic: 4.3%Race
Hispanic4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
36%
18–24
15%
25–44
21%
45–64
17%
65+
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age19.0 yrs
Avg HH Size5.14
Below Poverty70.3% ▲ 603% above avg
College Grads30.1% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment25.9% ▲ 429% above avg
HS Graduate187 (52.1%)
Some College28 (7.8%)
Associates36 (10%)
Bachelors93 (25.9%)
Graduate Degree15 (4.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 52.1%Some College: 7.8%Associates: 10%Bachelors: 25.9%Graduate: 4.2%Edu
HS Grad52.1%
Some College7.8%
Associates10.0%
Bachelors25.9%
Graduate4.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 25.3%Renter: 74.7%Tenure
Owner25.3%
Renter74.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
100%

Financials

Median HH Income$16,553 ▼ 78% below avg
Median Home Value$10,300 ▼ 96% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$498/mo
Total Housing Units256
Vacant Units35

Income Distribution

Under $25k
60%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
59%
About Parmelee, SD

Parmelee is a city in South Dakota, located in Todd County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,136 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 19 years.

Economically, Parmelee is a lower-income community. The median household income of $16,553 is well below the national average. Approximately 70.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 25.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Parmelee is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $10,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $498 per month. At 25.3% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Parmelee is moderately educated. 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 4.3%.

Parmelee, SD offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Dakota.

ZIP Codes in Parmelee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57566 1,136 $16,553 $10,300 $498 25.9% 30.1% 25.3%