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Vermillion, SD
City in Clay County, South Dakota.
Population
11,878
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,481
ZIP codes
0
Vermillion and its ZIP codes
Vermillion at a glance
- Vermillion is about 207 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 12th most populous of 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- Households here earn a median of $50,456 a year, 33% less than the South Dakota figure of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $219,000 (15% below South Dakota) and median rent is $764 a month.
Local data for Vermillion, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Vermillion, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,456
Poverty rate
24.4%
Median home value
$219,000
Median rent
$764/mo
Homeownership
42.0%
Bachelor's or higher
50.6%
Median age
23.1
Average commute
16.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,054), Irish Americans (1,467), Norwegian Americans (891).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clay County. PPP loans are for Vermillion.
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,529
6,112 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,050
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$107M
FY 2026, $7,127 per person
How people get to work
Vermillion, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.7%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit1.9%
- Walked10.6%
- Bicycle1.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 16.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vermillion, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
630
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 10°F
28.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone16 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vermillion, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.7%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
6.7%
U.S. 12.1% -5.4 pts
Smoking
11.7%
U.S. 12.8% -1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Vermillion
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BurbankCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.3 |
| Maskell, NEVillage | 7 mi | 0.2 |
| MecklingCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Obert, NEVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Newcastle, NEVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Wynot, NEVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| GayvilleTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| RichlandCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.6 |
| Elk PointCity | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| St. Helena, NEVillage | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Westfield, IACity | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| Bow Valley, NECensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| VolinTown | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| WakondaTown | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| Ponca, NECity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| Akron, IACity | 19 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vermillion, SD in?
- Vermillion is in Clay County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Vermillion, SD?
- About 11,878 people live in Vermillion, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vermillion?
- Nearby places include Burbank (5.7 mi), Maskell, NE (7 mi), Meckling (7.9 mi), Obert, NE (8.3 mi), Newcastle, NE (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023