ParnellSD
A town of 131.
131 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Parnell. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Parnell
Most working residents leave Parnell for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Brookings (56%), Sioux Falls (9%) and Elkton (5%). Half commute less than 11 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Parnell has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 36 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Parnell is
Parnell beats the South Dakota average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
| What stands out | Parnell | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 10.3% | 12.7% |
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 3% | 3.5% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 40% of U.S. communities.
0% of Parnell is conserved land
1.5 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
100% of working residents leave Parnell for work
Where Parnell’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023