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Yankton
  • Town in South Dakota
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Yankton

#16 in Best Places to Live in South Dakota
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Yankton is a town in South Dakota with a population of 15,332. Yankton is in Yankton County and is one of the best places to live in South Dakota. Living in Yankton offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Yankton there are a lot of bars and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Yankton and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Yankton are above average.
    Population
    15,332
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $166,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $662
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      35%
    • Own
      65%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      231.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      122.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      13.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      81.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,833.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      217.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      31%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in Yankton

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $59,190
    National
    $69,021
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