Parker, South Dakota

About Parker

Parker, SD is a small town located in southeastern South Dakota counting 1,306 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Parker is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.17 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,116 residents per square mile.

📰 Parker News Today

• Ron Nelson Obituary Jun 10, 2026 - Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home · Jun 10
• House fire in Parker closes street Monday morning KELOLAND.com · Aug 3
• Turner County Fair Grandstand tickets go on sale July 7 Dakota News Now · Jul 2
• William B. "Bill" Parker Obituary Mar 14, 2026 Meyer Brothers Funeral Homes · Mar 16
• Parker (SD) High School Sports - Football, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, and more MaxPreps · Jan 14

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Parker Unique

• One of 10 places in the US named Parker — but the South Dakota one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southeastern 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.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🏫 Schools in Parker

• Parker Elementary - 02
• Parker High School - 01
• Parker Jr. High - 03

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Parker

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