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Yankton, SD
City in Yankton County, South Dakota.
Population
15,540
Land area
8.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,778
ZIP codes
0
Yankton and its ZIP codes
Yankton at a glance
- Yankton is about 149 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 7th among 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- The median household income is $67,804, 10% below the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $222,700 (13% below South Dakota) and median rent is $790 a month.
Local data for Yankton, SD
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools8
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks8
- Post Offices1
- Parks10
- Grocery Stores3
- Restaurants69
- Affordable Housing12
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities6
- Historic Places19
Housing and community stats
Yankton, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,804
Poverty rate
14.1%
Median home value
$222,700
Median rent
$790/mo
Homeownership
66.3%
Bachelor's or higher
33.2%
Median age
41.4
Average commute
13.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,678), Irish Americans (1,529), Norwegian Americans (1,349).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yankton County. PPP loans are for Yankton.
Unemployment rate
1.7%
Sep 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
Yankton, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.0%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit2.7%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 13.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Yankton, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone19 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Yankton, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Yankton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Aten, NECensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.7 |
| Mission HillTown | 6.3 mi | 0.3 |
| UticaTown | 7.6 mi | 0.3 |
| St. Helena, NEVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.4 |
| GayvilleTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| VolinTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Crofton, NECity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| TaborTown | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| LestervilleTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Fordyce, NEVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Bow Valley, NECensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Jamesville ColonyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Bon Homme ColonyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Wynot, NEVillage | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| WakondaTown | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| MecklingCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Yankton, SD in?
- Yankton is in Yankton County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Yankton, SD?
- About 15,540 people live in Yankton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Yankton?
- Nearby places include Aten, NE (4.4 mi), Mission Hill (6.3 mi), Utica (7.6 mi), St. Helena, NE (9.7 mi), Gayville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023