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Gayville, SD
Town in Yankton County, South Dakota.
Population
519
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,143
ZIP codes
0
Gayville and its ZIP codes
Gayville at a glance
- Gayville is about 179 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- The median household income is $79,375, 6% above the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,300 (61% below South Dakota) and median rent is $602 a month.
Local data for Gayville, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gayville, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,375
Poverty rate
4.0%
Median home value
$99,300
Median rent
$602/mo
Homeownership
80.9%
Bachelor's or higher
15.5%
Median age
40.8
Average commute
19.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (152), Norwegian Americans (111), Mexican Americans (54).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yankton County. PPP loans are for Gayville.
Unemployment rate
1.9%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,446
12,862 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,264
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$166M
FY 2026, $7,127 per person
How people get to work
Gayville, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.3%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gayville, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
772
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
69
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 10°F
28.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gayville, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Gayville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VolinTown | 4.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Mission HillTown | 5.7 mi | 0.3 |
| MecklingCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.2 |
| St. Helena, NEVillage | 6.7 mi | 0.4 |
| WakondaTown | 8.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Wynot, NEVillage | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| YanktonCity | 11 mi | 8.7 |
| Bow Valley, NECensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| IreneCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Aten, NECensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| VermillionCity | 14 mi | 4.8 |
| Obert, NEVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| Fordyce, NEVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| Maskell, NEVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| UticaTown | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| CentervilleCity | 19 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gayville, SD in?
- Gayville is in Yankton County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Gayville, SD?
- About 519 people live in Gayville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gayville?
- Nearby places include Volin (4.6 mi), Mission Hill (5.7 mi), Meckling (6.5 mi), St. Helena, NE (6.7 mi), Wakonda (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023