Vermillion
City in South Dakota, United States
Overview
Vermillion is a tiny city in southeastern South Dakota, best known as the home of the University of South Dakota. With a small but friendly population, Vermillion offers a quintessential Midwest experience marked by local charm, historic Main Street, and the scenic Missouri River nearby.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
South Dakota
Population
76
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.78°, -96.93°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,610
Local Cost
$1,050
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
9.3°C
Summer Avg
23.4°C
Winter Avg
-5.4°C
Record High
44.9°C
Record Low
-34.6°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
704 mm
Internet Speed
412 Mbps
Upload
202 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
21
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
7
Parks
6
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
339.0
Airport
YKN
Distance
40 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.