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Yankton, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Cedar County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
15,501
Population
1,774/sq mi density
$69,071
Median Income
$40,677 per capita
$202,300
Home Value
$272,102 Zillow
$780
Median Rent
23.4% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
584
Violent Crime/100K
2,546 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$69,071 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$202,300 home value, $780/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
584 violent crimes/100K (54% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Yankton experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 38.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,249 ft (381 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,774/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8898°N, 97.3927°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cedar County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joe Foss Field (FSD) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 21.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in |
Yankton has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 20°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.4").