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Yankton, South Dakota

Introduction to Yankton, South Dakota

Yankton, South Dakota is 56 miles NW of Sioux City, Iowa and 134 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. It is in Yankton county. The population of the city is 13,528.

Yankton History

Yankton is the county seat of Yankton County. The city is named after the Nakota Native Americans. Lewis and Clark first visited the site of Yankton in 1804. However, the area was not permanently settled until 1859. The Dakota Southern Railway first arrived in the area in 1873. The city is often referred to as River City because of its proximity to the Missouri River.

Yankton and nearby Attractions

  • Dakota Territorial Museum
  • Ashfall Fossils Beds State Historic Park
  • Pierson Ranch Recreation Area
  • Union Grove State Park
  • Lewis and Clark Recreation Area
  • Springfield Recreation Area

Things To Do In Yankton

Local shoppers may visit the Yankton Mall, which is a popular shopping center in the area. The Hillcrest Golf and Country Club and the Fox Run Municipal Golf Course provide facilities for local golfers. Local festivals include the Riverboat Days & Summer Arts Festival, which is held every August. One can also plan a trip to the Karttrax Go Kart and Family Fun Park.

Yankton Transportation

Joe Foss Field Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Yankton Higher Education

Mount Mary College is the local institution of higher education. Other nearby institutions include the University of South Dakota, Western Iowa Tech Community College and Wayne State University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyYankton Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyYankton Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Yankton Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 11%Yankton College Educated Adults
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Yankton Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 18%Yankton Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Yankton, SD

Comparing Yankton 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
Senior Citizens84
Male Share of the Population88
Age of the Population64
Well-Paid Single Men59
Well-Paid Single Women48
Racial Diversity410
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Female Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size25

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults79
People Above Poverty55
People in Middle Class or Better57
Median Family Income48

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times107
Walking and Biking to Work107
Working at Home75
Public Transportation Use38

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone97
Affordability of Rents93
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Property Taxes52
Housing Recently Built57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime74
Low Property Crime73

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