Yankton SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Crime in Yankton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Yankton. Key points include:
There were 352 total crimes in Yankton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Yankton is 2,242.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Yankton is 273.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Yankton is 1,968.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Yankton is 5.81% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Yankton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Yankton / 100k People |
South Dakota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 352 | 2,242.3 | 1,948.3 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 43 | 273.9 | 362.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 6.4 | 4.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 6.4 | 22.6 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 28 | 178.4 | 283.6 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 309 | 1,968.4 | 1,586.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 13 | 82.8 | 194.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 282 | 1,796.4 | 1,195.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 14 | 89.2 | 195.9 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Yankton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Yankton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around South Dakota. Key points include:
The cost of living in Yankton is 91 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Yankton is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Yankton is $270,786.
The median income in Yankton is $67,804.
Yankton's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Yankton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Yankton | South Dakota | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 76 | 77 | 100 |
| Housing | 95 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Yankton, SD Weather
The average high in Yankton is 59.2° and the average low is 36.8°.
There are 51.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 27.0 inches of precipitation each year with 34.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Yankton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 36.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 51.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 27.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 34.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Yankton, SD Photos
Rankings & Articles For Yankton
Locations Around Yankton
Map Of Yankton, SD
Best Places Around Yankton
Wayne, NE
Population 6,121
Tea, SD
Population 6,786
Canton, SD
Population 3,033
Yankton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Yankton
The current population in Yankton is 15,540. The population has increased 9.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15,540 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 15,501 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 15,421 | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 15,332 | 4.9% |
| 2020 | 14,619 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 14,573 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 14,577 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 14,529 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 14,585 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 14,531 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 14,513 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 14,475 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 14,430 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 14,351 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 14,243 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Yankton
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Yankton is:
84.8% White with 13,183 White residents.
2.2% African American with 347 African American residents.
2.3% American Indian with 357 American Indian residents.
0.4% Asian with 64 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
3.7% Two Or More with 579 Two Or More residents.
6.5% Hispanic with 1,010 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Yankton | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.8% | 79.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.2% | 2.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 2.3% | 7.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.5% | 4.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Yankton
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Yankton is 49.9% female with 7,759 female residents.
Yankton is 50.1% male with 7,780 male residents.
| Gender | Yankton | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 49.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.1% | 50.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Yankton for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Yankton completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Yankton completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Yankton completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Yankton completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Yankton completed associate's degree.
22.0% of adults in Yankton completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Yankton completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Yankton completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Yankton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Yankton | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Yankton, South Dakota
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4.4% of households in Yankton earn Less than $10,000.
3.5% of households in Yankton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.7% of households in Yankton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.6% of households in Yankton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.0% of households in Yankton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.4% of households in Yankton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.7% of households in Yankton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.8% of households in Yankton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.7% of households in Yankton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.2% of households in Yankton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Yankton | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.4% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.5% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.7% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.6% | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.0% | 11.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.4% | 17.4% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.7% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.8% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.7% | 8.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.2% | 8.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
