Turner County Summary

Life in Turner County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Turner County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Turner County:

  • The population in Turner County is 8,687.

  • The median home value in Turner County is $272,527.

  • The median income in Turner County is $72,312.

  • The median rent in Turner County is $691.

  • The unemployment rate in Turner County is 2.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Turner County is 9.2%.

  • The average high in Turner County is 67.1° and there are 66.1 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Turner County

List Of Cities & Towns in Turner County

Parker, SD Population 1,111

Marion, SD Population 954

Centerville, SD Population 846

Viborg, SD Population 770

Irene, SD Population 513

Hurley, SD Population 393

Chancellor, SD Population 354

Monroe, SD Population 211

Davis, SD Population 119

Dolton, SD Population 44

Map Of Turner County

Turner County, SD Weather

  • The average high in Turner County is 67.1°.

  • There are 70.61 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 66.1 inches of rain each year with 11.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:33 hours of sun each day in Turner County.

StatTurner County
Mean High67.1
Nice Days70.61
Rainfall66.1
Snowfall11.6
Sunny_hours5:33
67.1°
Average High
66.1
Inches of Rain

Turner County Demographics

Population over time in Turner County

The current population in Turner County is 8,687. The population has increased 3.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 8,621 3.6%
2021 8,325 0.3%
2020 8,300 -

Gender in Turner County

  • Turner County is 50.1% female with 4,352 female residents.

  • Turner County is 49.9% male with 4,335 male residents.

Female
50.1% (4,352)
Male
49.9% (4,335)
Gender Turner County SD USA
Female 50.1% 49.3% 50.4%
Male 49.9% 50.7% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Turner County

Turner County is:

  • 94.8% White with 8,232 White residents.

  • 0.6% African American with 50 African American residents.

  • 0.4% American Indian with 36 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 55 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 4 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 1.2% Two Or More with 108 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.3% Hispanic with 202 Hispanic residents.

White
94.8% (8,232)
African American
0.6% (50)
American Indian
0.4% (36)
Asian
0.6% (55)
Hawaiian
0.0% (4)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.2% (108)
Hispanic
2.3% (202)

Table: Turner County By Race

Race Turner County SD USA
White 94.8% 80.6% 58.9%
African American 0.6% 2.2% 12.1%
American Indian 0.4% 7.6% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 1.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.2% 3.5% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.3% 4.4% 18.7%

Household Income For Turner County, South Dakota

  • 4.2% of households in Turner County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.7% of households in Turner County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.4% of households in Turner County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.0% of households in Turner County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Turner County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.9% of households in Turner County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 17.0% of households in Turner County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 19.3% of households in Turner County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.3% of households in Turner County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.3% of households in Turner County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.2% (365)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.7% (320)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.4% (729)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.0% (691)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.9% (946)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.9% (1,466)
$75,000 to $99,999
17.0% (1,478)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.3% (1,678)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.3% (547)
$200,000 or more
5.3% (461)
Income Turner County SD USA
Less than $10,000 4.2% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.7% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.4% 7.3% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.0% 8.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.9% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.9% 17.8% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 17.0% 15.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.3% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.3% 7.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.3% 6.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Turner County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Turner County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Turner County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 32.0% of adults in Turner County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Turner County completed some college.

  • 14.0% of adults in Turner County completed associate's degree.

  • 20.0% of adults in Turner County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Turner County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Turner County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Turner County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (347)
9-12th Grade
5% (434)
High School / GED
32% (2,779)
Some College
19% (1,650)
Associate's Degree
14% (1,216)
Bachelor's Degree
20% (1,737)
Master's Degree
4% (347)
Professional Degree
1% (86)
Doctorate Degree
1% (86)
Education Turner County SD USA
< 9th Grade 4% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 5% 6%
High School / GED 32% 30% 26%
Some College 19% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 14% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 20% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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