Yankton, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
15,501 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,071 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$202,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$540 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$706 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Yankton County
4
Yankton Urban Area
4
South Dakota
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Yankton County
4
Yankton Urban Area
4
South Dakota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 19
Feb 1 6 24
Mar 2 5 35
Apr 3 3 48
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 3 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 2 1 50
Nov 1 5 35
Dec 1 6 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 18, SD State House District 18, SD
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Schools

Stewart Elementary - 05
<1 miles, N • 4.1 star
Yankton Middle School - 02
<1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Beadle Elementary - 03
<1 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Mount Marty College
1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
University of South Dakota
25 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Wayne State College
49 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
1 miles, SW • 5 star
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Airports

Joe Foss Field
58 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Eppley Airfield
134 miles, S • 2.8 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
141 miles, SW • 1 star
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