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Vermillion, SD


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Vermillion, South Dakota

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

The People and Families of Vermillion

In Vermillion, about 34% of adults are married. Adults in Vermillion are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Vermillion had a median family income of $40,109. The people of Vermillion can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Vermillion political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $4,800. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Vermillion Housing

Of the housing in Vermillion, approximately 46% is occupied by their owners. The city offers a good supply of small apartments. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Vermillion than most places in South Dakota.

Commuting

In Vermillion, 80% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. Vermillion features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

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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