Is Vermillion Township a good place to live?
72% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Vermillion Township, above both South Dakota’s towns (33%) and U.S. towns (29%). Only 2 of the 36 South Dakota towns we compare have a higher median age than Vermillion Township. Vermillion Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
391 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Vermillion Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Vermillion Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Vermillion Township.
About two in five of Vermillion Township’s working residents commute to Vermillion
Most working residents leave Vermillion Township for work: only 2% work in town. Since 2013, Vermillion Township has added 247 jobs, to 277 in 2023. At 18 minutes, Vermillion Township’s average trip to work is against 17 minutes in South Dakota’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns.
| Vermillion Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 2.3% | 29% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 18 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Vermillion Township
Vermillion Township has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 10° and about 36 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
More of Vermillion Township’s adults report frequent mental distress than in the typical South Dakota or U.S. town
19% of adults report frequent mental distress in Vermillion Township. Vermillion Township beats the South Dakota average on 11 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 10% of adults report frequent physical distress in Vermillion Township.
| Vermillion Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 31% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 71% | 76% | 79% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 7.2% | 10% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 19% | 16% |
| What stands out | Vermillion Township | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 7.2% | 11.7% |
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| More adults in frequent mental distress | 19% | 15.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Vermillion Township faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 59% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Vermillion Township since 2024.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Conserved land covers 2.3% of Vermillion Township
4.6 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves. Vermillion Township’s trail density is 0.2 miles per square mile.
| Vermillion Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 2.3% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Vermillion Township
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Vermillion Township
About 0 of every 100 Vermillion Township residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
Every workday, about 273 people come to Vermillion Township for work
Where Vermillion Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Vermillion Township
City in South Dakota, United States
Vermillion (Lakota: Waséoyuze; "The Place Where Vermilion is Obtained") is a city in and the county seat of Clay County. It is in the southeastern corner of South Dakota, United States, and is the state's 12th-most populous city. According to the 2020 census, the population was 11,695. The city lies atop a bluff near the Missouri River. The area has been home to Native American tribes for centuries. French fur traders first visited in the late 18th century. Vermillion was founded in 1859 and incorporated in 1873. The name refers to the Lakota name: wa sa wak pa'la (red stream). Home to the University of South Dakota, Vermillion has a mixed academic and rural character: the university is a m…
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- Established
- 1859
- Area
- 4.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,224 ft
- ZIP code
- 57069
- Area code
- 605
Questions about Vermillion Township
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Is Vermillion Township, SD a good place to live?
Vermillion Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.