City safety & data profile

VermillionSD

Vermillion, SD is a 11K-resident city in Clay County with a median household income of $50,456.

Clay County, South Dakota. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Vermillion, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Vermillion has a population larger than 5% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $219,000, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

11K
Population
Top 95%
By size
$50,456
Median income
$219,000
Median home
24.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Vermillion

Vermillion posts a median household income higher than 10% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Vermillion area.

Top 90%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Vermillion

Where Vermillion income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$50,456 Bottom 10% higher than 10% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. SD $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Vermillion, SD beyond the headline numbers

Vermillion sits inside Clay County, South Dakota, at roughly 42.78°N, -96.93°W. Population 10,738, $50,456 median household income. Median home value $219,000, median rent $764. Poverty rate 24.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Vermillion's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 33.7%, then short sleep duration at 30.3%. 1 hospital in/around Vermillion, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Vermillion from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
10,738
Vermillion
Median Income
$50,456
-26% vs avg
Median Home Value
$219,000
-4% vs avg
Median Age
23.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Clay County) - Vermillion's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
15K+9%
Median Income
$56,850+49%
Median Home Value
$232,300+74%
Poverty Rate
19.7%-20%
Unemployment
6.9%-7%

Economics

Economics indicators for Vermillion, SD
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$764/mo
Poverty Rate
24.4% +72% vs avg
Unemployment 8.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 50.6%
Work From Home 6.4%
Public Transit 1.9%

Population

White 82.9%
African American 2%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
33.7%
Short Sleep Duration
30.3%
High Blood Pressure
21.3%
Binge Drinking
21.2%
Physical Inactivity
21.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.5%
Current Smoking
11.7%
Current Asthma
11%
Frequent Physical Distress
10.1%
Lack of Health Insurance
8.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 65.6%
Annual Checkup 70.7%

Other Measures

Diabetes
6.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
4%
Stroke
2.1%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Vermillion, SD? ▼
Vermillion, SD has a population of 10,738 people, located in Clay County, South Dakota.
What is the median household income in Vermillion? ▼
The median household income in Vermillion, SD is $50,456 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 24.4%.
What is the median home value in Vermillion? ▼
The median home value in Vermillion, SD is $219,000. Median rent is $764/month.
What are the top health concerns in Vermillion? ▼
The top health indicators in Vermillion include Obesity (33.7%), Short Sleep Duration (30.3%), High Blood Pressure (21.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Vermillion? ▼
Vermillion has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Vermillion? ▼
The median age in Vermillion, SD is 23.1 years. 50.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Vermillion, SD is located in Clay County, South Dakota. With a population of 11K and a $50,456 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Vermillion area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Vermillion's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Vermillion area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Clay County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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