Parnell TownshipSD
A town of 174.
Is Parnell Township a good place to live?
No town among the 36 in South Dakota we compare has a higher share of households owning their home than Parnell Township. Parnell Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
174 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Parnell Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Parnell Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Parnell Township.
Fewer young adults than South Dakota overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 3% of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 45% of residents (36% statewide). Parnell Township has grown 11% since 2020, to 174 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 32% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across South Dakota.
| Parnell Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 years | 39.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 32% | 33% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 12% and 55% women
The Census survey reached too few of Parnell Township’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±21.6 points. Across South Dakota, 49.2% of residents are women.
| Parnell Township | SD | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 5.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 27.5% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 0.8% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 2.3% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 22.1% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 9.2% | 10.7% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.7% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.7% | 11% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.4% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0% | 6.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 13.8% | 29% | 26% |
| Some college | 36.8% | 19.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 17.2% | 12.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 26.4% | 21.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 5.7% | 10% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
More than half of Parnell Township’s working residents commute to Brookings
Most working residents leave Parnell Township for work: only 0% work in town. Jobs based in Parnell Township grew to 57 in 2023, 53 more than in 2013. Parnell Township’s average trip to work is 19 minutes, where South Dakota’s towns sit at 17 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes.
| Parnell Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $86,000 | $72,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Parnell Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Parnell Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Parnell Township’s July high is 82°F, against 85°F in South Dakota’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A larger share of adults have obesity in Parnell Township than in most of South Dakota or the rest of the country
39% of adults have obesity in Parnell Township. 28% of Parnell Township adults feel lonely, below U.S. towns (33%). 30% of adults have high blood pressure in Parnell Township.
| Parnell Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 19% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | – | 33% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 15% | 17% |
| What stands out | Parnell Township | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 10.3% | 12.7% |
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 3% | 3.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Parnell Township
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 60% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Parnell Township
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Parnell Township
About 0 of every 100 Parnell Township residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
100% of working residents leave Parnell Township for work
Where Parnell Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Parnell Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Parnell Township, SD a good place to live?
Parnell Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.