Living in Parmelee, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Parmelee · Census data 2020–2024
Parmelee has 584 residents with a median age of 17.2. The median rent is $434/month.
Parmelee is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Parmelee at a glance
- Population
- 584
- Median age
- 17.2State: 38
- Median rent
- $434/moState: $946
- Homeowners
- 0%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.3%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Parmelee a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 14 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 12.5%; a poverty rate of 84.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Parmelee
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Parmelee the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $434 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Parmelee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 151
- Owner-occupied
- 0%
- Renter-occupied
- 100%
- Vacant
- 11.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 4.39
Parmelee demographics
- Population
- 584
- Median age
- 17.2
- Under 18
- 52.9%
- 65 and older
- 0%
- Households
- 133
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Parmelee ›
Education in Parmelee
9.3% of adults 25 and older in Parmelee have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Parmelee
- Unemployment rate
- 12.5%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 0%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 38%
- Homes with broadband
- 66.9%
Parmelee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parmelee | 584 | — | — | $434 |
| Soldier Creek | 201 | $2,499 | — | — |
| Two Strike | 257 | $24,315 | — | $475 |
| Rosebud | 1,659 | $55,135 | $81,300 | $709 |
| St. Francis | 593 | $42,083 | — | $567 |
| Corn Creek | 113 | $2,499 | — | — |
| Antelope | 706 | $20,786 | — | — |
| White River | 606 | $82,692 | $75,000 | $1,125 |
| White Horse | 238 | $39,609 | $9,999 | — |
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How much is rent in Parmelee?
The median gross rent in Parmelee is $434 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is Parmelee, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 14 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 12.5%; a poverty rate of 84.9%.
What is the median age in Parmelee?
The median age in Parmelee is 17.2 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in Parmelee?
The average commute to work in Parmelee is 14 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Parmelee?
The unemployment rate in Parmelee is 12.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Parmelee?
9.3% of adults in Parmelee have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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