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Yankton, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Cedar County County
Yankton, SD
At a Glance
How Yankton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Yankton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Yankton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Yankton residents earn a median household income of $69,071 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,677. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 342 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Yankton is $202,300 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,102. Median rent is $780/month, with 23.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Yankton reports 584 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,546/100K. The murder rate is 6.8/100K.
Education
30.2% of adults in Yankton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Yankton has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.