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Vermillion
  • Town in South Dakota
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Vermillion

#2 in Best Places to Live in South Dakota
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      C
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    12. Commute
      A
    Vermillion is a town in South Dakota with a population of 11,506. Vermillion is in Clay County and is one of the best places to live in South Dakota. Living in Vermillion offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Vermillion there are a lot of bars and parks. Many young professionals live in Vermillion and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Vermillion are above average.
    Population
    11,506
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $169,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $718
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      55%
    • Own
      45%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      135.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      18
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      117.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,271.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      182.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      40%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      8%
    • 45-54 years
      6%
    • 55-64 years
      8%
    • 65+ years
      9%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      27%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      24%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      24%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Vermillion

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $47,920
    National
    $69,021
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