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Vermillion, SD

Founded 1859Clay CountyElev. 373 m
Population
11,800
Median home
$210,200
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Vermillion

Vermillion is home to roughly 11,800 residents. Vermillion was founded in 1859 and sits in Clay County. The median age is 22.9 and the median household income is $52,815. Homes carry a median value of $210,200, and about 43% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (85%). Around 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 15 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
11,800
Median age
22.9
Median household income
$52,815
Per-capita income
$24,675
Poverty rate
25.1%
High-school grad or higher
93.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
50.6%
Unemployment
10.3%
Avg. commute
15.3 min
Work from home
7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White85%
Hispanic or Latino3.4%
Black2.6%
Asian3.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts41.9%
Service21.9%
Sales & office18.9%
Production, transportation & material moving10.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$210,200
Median gross rent
$728/mo
Owner-occupied
42.7%
Median year built
1979
Households
4,215
Avg. household size
2.25

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Vermillion has 4 public schools — 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading72%
Math47%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Vermillion High School - 01HighGrades 9–12
Vermillion Middle School - 02MiddleGrades 6–8
Austin Elementary - 03ElementaryGrades -1–1
Jolley Elementary - 04ElementaryGrades 2–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime48% below national
Vermillion200
South Dakota377
United States386
↑ 3% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime22% below national
Vermillion1,515
South Dakota1,752
United States1,952
↓ 21% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Vermillion Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Vermillion.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Clay County
DroughtRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Low
LightningRelatively Low
Strong windRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Vermillion is in Clay County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Vermillion was founded in 1859 and sits in Clay County. Elevation ~373 m.

Map of Vermillion
Vermillion, SD
Where Vermillion is
Sioux FallsRapidAberdeenBrookingsWatertownYanktonVermillion
Historic places

21 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Clay County CourthouseVermillion-Andrew Carnegie LibraryFirst National Bank Building of VermillionAustin-Whittemore HouseOld MainWilley, E. H., HouseFirst Baptist Church of VermillionInman House
Notable people from Vermillion
Shawn ColvinKevin BradyRachael BellaPeter NorbeckTodd TiahrtCarl GundersonDoug DickeyJoseph BottumJeanne IvesPaul Erickson
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Nearby cities
Elk Point (14 mi)Beresford (22 mi)Yankton (25 mi)North Sioux (28 mi)Lennox (39 mi)Canton (40 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Vermillion, SD (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Vermillion, South Dakota.

Shadow Angel Garza, 43
Vermillion · Clay County · 57069
AKA Steven Garza, A Garza
Matthew Joel Campbell, 52
Vermillion · Clay County · 57069
Stephen Daniel Young, 37
Vermillion · 57069
AKA Stephen Young

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Vermillion — frequently asked

What is the population of Vermillion, South Dakota?
Vermillion has a population of about 11,800, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Vermillion?
The median home value in Vermillion is $210,200, and the median gross rent is $728/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Vermillion safe? What is the crime rate?
Vermillion Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 200 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Vermillion face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Clay County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, ice storm, winter weather.
How many schools are in Vermillion?
Vermillion has 4 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Vermillion?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Vermillion. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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