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Vermillion, South Dakota

Introduction to Vermillion, South Dakota

Vermillion, South Dakota is 32 miles NW of Sioux City, Iowa and 116 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. It is in Clay county. The population of the city is 9,765.

Vermillion History

Vermillion is the county seat of Clay County. The city was first visited by French Fur traders in the late 1700s. The city was founded in 1859 and was officially incorporated in 1873. The city houses the University of South Dakota, which is the state’s major academic institution.

Vermillion and nearby Attractions

  • America’s Shrine to Music Museum
  • Austin Whittemore House
  • Sioux City Public Museum
  • Stone State Park
  • Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area
  • Trinity Heights

Things To Do In Vermillion

While in Vermillion, one can visit parks like the Union Grove State Park, the Newton Hills State Park, the Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve and Ponca State Park. The Bluffs is the local golf course. The city of Vermillion hosts festivals like the Dalesburg Midsummer Festival every June and Dakota Days every October.

Vermillion Transportation

Joe Foss Field Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Vermillion Higher Education

The University of South Dakota is the local institution of higher educational. Other nearby educational institutions include Wayne State College, Northeast Community College and the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

High Points

Vermillion strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Dakota):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyVermillion College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyVermillion Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyVermillion Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Vermillion Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 16%Vermillion Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Vermillion, SD

Comparing Vermillion to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Dakota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity410
Well-Paid Single Women46
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Senior Citizens21
Well-Paid Single Men22
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size24
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income36
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times106
Working at Home75
Public Transportation Use59

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone96
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Rents81
Housing Recently Built68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Affordability of Property Taxes51

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime85
Low Property Crime73
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