ParkstonSouth Dakota
Parkston is a city in Hutchinson County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 1,567 at the 2020 census..
Intro: Wikipedia
About Parkston
Set in the southern part of South Dakota, Parkston is a small town, home to 1,542 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Parkston holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.31 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,177 residents per square mile.
What Makes Parkston Unique
- The only place in America named Parkston — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern South Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of South Dakota — one of 485 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Parkston
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Parkston
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Parkston
- Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03
- Our Home
- Parkston Elementary - 02
- Parkston High School - 01
- Parkston Middle School - 05
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Avera St Benedict Health Center - Cah ★★★★★ (5/5 CMS rating) · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.