City profile
Yankton, SD
Yankton County · Population 15,540
Yankton is a town in Yankton County, SD with about 15,540 residents and a typical home value near $223,000. It is 56 miles from Sioux Falls, SD, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
19°F
Summer avg
75°F
Sunny days / yr
210
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$222,700
Typical monthly housing
$1,414
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
83
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.10%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.11%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 63/100
Top hazards: Drought, Winter weather, Tornado
Nearest major airport
134 mi to Eppley Airfield (OMA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 36% Democratic / 61% Republican
Community
Population
15,540
Black population
2.2%
County
Yankton County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸SD is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: extreme cold, hail
Highlights
- About 15,540 residents
- Typical home value about $223,000
- 56 miles from Sioux Falls, SD
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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