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 8,772.

  • The median home value in Turner County is $301,059.

  • The median income in Turner County is $75,283.

  • The median rent in Turner County is $745.

  • The unemployment rate in Turner County is 1.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Turner County is 8.5%.

  • 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 1,247

Marion, SD Population 1,004

Centerville, SD Population 876

Viborg, SD Population 874

Irene, SD Population 521

Hurley, SD Population 397

Chancellor, SD Population 365

Monroe, SD Population 239

Davis, SD Population 108

Dolton, SD Population 42

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 8,772. The population has increased 3.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 8,621 3.6%
2022 8,325 0.3%
2021 8,300 -

Gender in Turner County

  • Turner County is 49.5% female with 4,341 female residents.

  • Turner County is 50.5% male with 4,431 male residents.

Female
49.5% (4,341)
Male
50.5% (4,431)
Gender Turner County SD USA
Female 49.5% 49.3% 50.5%
Male 50.5% 50.7% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Turner County

Turner County is:

  • 93.7% White with 8,220 White residents.

  • 0.8% African American with 68 African American residents.

  • 0.5% American Indian with 44 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 35 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 11 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 1.2% Two Or More with 109 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.2% Hispanic with 285 Hispanic residents.

White
93.7% (8,220)
African American
0.8% (68)
American Indian
0.5% (44)
Asian
0.4% (35)
Hawaiian
0.1% (11)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.2% (109)
Hispanic
3.2% (285)

Table: Turner County By Race

Race Turner County SD USA
White 93.7% 80.3% 58.2%
African American 0.8% 2.2% 12.0%
American Indian 0.5% 7.4% 0.5%
Asian 0.4% 1.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.5%
Two Or More 1.2% 3.9% 3.9%
Hispanic 3.2% 4.6% 19.0%

Household Income For Turner County, South Dakota

  • 4.4% of households in Turner County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.9% of households in Turner County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.9% of households in Turner County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.8% of households in Turner County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.3% of households in Turner County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.4% of households in Turner County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 18.6% of households in Turner County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.5% of households in Turner County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.0% of households in Turner County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.2% of households in Turner County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.4% (387)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.9% (255)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.9% (689)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.8% (600)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.3% (1,076)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.4% (1,352)
$75,000 to $99,999
18.6% (1,632)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.5% (1,620)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.0% (702)
$200,000 or more
5.2% (454)
Income Turner County SD USA
Less than $10,000 4.4% 4.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.9% 3.4% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.9% 7.1% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.8% 7.5% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.3% 11.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.4% 17.8% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 18.6% 14.6% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.5% 18.2% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.0% 8.1% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 5.2% 7.4% 12.6%

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
3% (350)
9-12th Grade
5% (438)
High School / GED
32% (2,807)
Some College
19% (1,666)
Associate's Degree
14% (1,228)
Bachelor's Degree
20% (1,754)
Master's Degree
4% (350)
Professional Degree
1% (87)
Doctorate Degree
1% (87)
Education Turner County SD USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 5% 4% 6%
High School / GED 32% 28% 26%
Some College 19% 20% 19%
Associate's Degree 14% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 20% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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