Yankton County, South Dakota
Among the top 9% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 91% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 16% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 4% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 83% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 26% of US counties
- top 2% for commute time
- top 5% for unemployment
- bottom 3% for school quality
Yankton County is a county in South Dakota with about 23,000 residents. It grades A for affordability and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, unemployment, and cost of living. It rates lower on amenities nearby and school quality.
Official websiteco.yankton.sd.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 3.6 in0.8 in
humid 91%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$69k72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$41kbetter than 95% of US counties
Home Value$190k64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$765better than 63% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 28% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.14%better than 30% of US counties
Income Tax0.37%better than 82% of US counties
Sales Tax6.11%better than 78% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden5.53%better than 88% of US counties
Unemployment1.6%better than 95% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)20°F12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation28.4 in23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall38.2 inbetter than 21% of US counties
Sunny Days236 daysbetter than 50% of US counties
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 63% of US counties
Comfortable Days68 daysbetter than 24% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk63.4better than 36% of US counties
School Quality30.6better than 3% of US counties
Violent Crime1523/100kbetter than 15% of US counties
Property Crime1965/100kbetter than 15% of US counties
Community
Population23,31147th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.752nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1937th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0986th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2434th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)87.9%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.2%41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.3%53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.2%25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.3%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time15 minbetter than 98% of US counties
Walkability7.1/20better than 76% of US counties
Airport Distance139 mibetter than 29% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.5%better than 64% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 36% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Yankton County an affordable place to live?
- Yankton County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $41k, better than 95% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Yankton County?
- The median home value in Yankton County is $190k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Yankton County?
- Median household income in Yankton County is $69k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Yankton County?
- Median gross rent in Yankton County is $765 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Yankton County safe?
- Yankton County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1523/100k (better than 15%). Property crime is 1965/100k.
- What is the weather like in Yankton County?
- Yankton County averages 75°F in July and 20°F in January, with 28.4 in of annual precipitation and about 236 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Yankton County?
- Public-school quality in Yankton County is below average, scoring better than 3% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Yankton County?
- The average one-way commute in Yankton County is 15 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)