Livability Score

82
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (8) A+
Einstein Bagel Bros.
Coffee Shop
University Brew
Coffee Shop
Latte Da
Coffee Shop
Scoops Ice Cream Parlor
Coffee Shop
The Bean - Community Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Old Market Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bru2 Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (12) A+
Oscar Howe Gallery
Art Gallery
National Music Museum
Museum
John A. Day Gallery
Art Gallery
Coyote Theatre
Cinema
Wayne S. Knutson Theatre
Theatre Arts
Arena Theatre
Theatre Arts
Charcoal Lounge
Nightclub
Vermillion Theatre
Cinema
Sanford Coyote Sports Center
Stadium
DakotaDome
Stadium
Austin-Whittemore House Museum
Museum
W. H. Over Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (22) A+
Greens 2 Go
Fast Food
The Wok
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Wraps and More
Fast Food
Grille Works
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Varsity Pub
Bar
Taco John's and Steak Escape
Fast Food
Little Italy's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Main Street Pub
Bar
Dakota Brick House
Bar
Old Lumber Company Grill and Bar
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Carey's Bar
Bar
Leo's Sports Bar and Grill
Bar
Bunyan's
Bar
Fitness (1) F
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Mister Smith's Bakery, Cafe and Catering
Bakery
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Parks (16) A+
Prentis Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Lion's Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Rotary Park
Park
Cotton Park
Park
JC Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Barstow Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Bluffs Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Ty Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (39) A+
C-Store
Convenience Store
USD Bookstore
Books
Sinclair
Convenience Store
Discount Textbooks
Books
Pump 'n Stuff
Convenience Store
Mane Attraction
Hairdresser
Beede Bump
Convenience Store
Vermillion Beauty Shop
Beauty
Coyote Barber-Style Shop
Hairdresser
Foxtrot Books: Abe Books
Books
Studio Muse
Hairdresser
Speedee Mart
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
tanworld
Beauty
Amy's Whoopti DO Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Murph's Appliances Inc
Electronics
Ava Morgan
Clothing
Nook 'n Cranny
Discount Store
Willson Florist
Florist
Nygrens True Value Hardware
Home Improvement
AT&T
Electronics
The Coyote Clipper
Pets
Jill's Hair Co.
Hairdresser
Cherry Street Dollar Plus
Discount Store
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Vermillion.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Cottage Avenue
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.5% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Vermillion is 89/100 - which is equal to South Dakota.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime D+

Vermillion crime rates are 2,381 per 100k, which is 13% higher than South Dakota
Property Crime
1,957 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
425 crimes per 100k D
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employment F

The median income in Vermillion is $43,750 - which is 16% lower than South Dakota.
Med. Household Income
$43,750 F
Unemployment Rate
7.1% F
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
University of South Dakota Police Department
Police
Wagner Kuntz & Grabouski Orthodontist
Dentist
Sanford Vermillion Medical Center
Hospital
William J Radigan Fire & EMS Station
Ambulance Station
William J Radigan Fire & EMS Station
Fire Station
Vermillion Dental Health
Dentist
David's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Vermillion Police Department
Police
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Vermillion home prices are $158,800 - which is 8% higher than South Dakota
Home Price
$158,800 C-
Home Appreciation Rate
16% A
Home Affordability
3.6x (home price to income ratio) C+
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schools A-

The Vermillion graduation rate is 93% - which is 7% higher than South Dakota
School Test Scores
59% C-
High School Grad. Rates
93% A+
Elementary Schools (4) C-
Jolley Elementary - 04
Austin Elementary - 03
St Agnes Elementary School
Vermillion Middle School - 02
High Schools (1) F
Vermillion High School - 01
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ratings A+

Vermillion has an overall rating of 84% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes A+
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Vermillion Area Facts

  • Vermillion has a Livability Score of 82/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Vermillion crime rates are 13% higher than the South Dakota average
  • Cost of living in Vermillion is equal to the South Dakota average

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Vermillion, SD: History and Beautiful Scenery Welcome Everyone 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) I am proud to say that I live in such a wonderful community as Vermillion, South Dakota. I have been living in Vermillion since I was a young girl, around 13 years old, and I am pushing 50 now. I have always felt that this is one of the best areas in the entire state. The scenery ...Read More , the sunsets, nature itself is simply indescribable here. You have to experience it for yourself to believe that anything can be so breathtaking. Our little community couldn't be any better, filled with amazing people who love this place as much as I do. Everyone who calls Vermillion home takes a great deal of pride in our beautiful town and everyone is happy here.


We have a few other attractions besides the natural beauty of the place when we want to get out and about for a bit. There's The National Music Museum, Spirit Mound Historic Prairie, Lumo Studios and Gallery, and the Oscar Howe Gallery, along with many charming shops, cafes, and restaurants to enjoy. Come and visit, come and stay awhile, come and stay. It just doesn't get any better than Vermillion. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Vermillion? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Prentis Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Lion's Park
      Unknown Name
      Rotary Park
      Cotton Park

      Entertainment

      Oscar Howe Gallery
      National Music Museum
      John A. Day Gallery
      Coyote Theatre
      Wayne S. Knutson Theatre
      Arena Theatre
      Charcoal Lounge
      Vermillion Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Greens 2 Go
      The Wok
      Chick-fil-A
      Qdoba
      Wraps and More
      Grille Works
      Domino's
      Burger King

      D Commute

      Is public transit available in Vermillion? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Vermillion.
      Drive to Work
      65%

      12% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      16%

      13% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Vermillion? The cost of living in Vermillion is 89/100 - which is equal to South Dakota.
      Vermillion
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      South Dakota
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Vermillion? Vermillion crime rates are 2,381, which are 13% higher than South Dakota
      Total Crime
      2,381 per 100k people

      2% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 42

      2% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      35%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Vermillion? The median income in Vermillion is $43,750 which is 16% lower than South Dakota.
      Median household income
      $43,75021% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $28,6844% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      52% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Vermillion a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Sanford Vermillion Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy
      David's Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Vermillion home prices? Vermillion home prices are $158,800 - which is 8% higher than South Dakota
      Median home value
      $158,80014% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $72723% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      46%

      28% lower than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Vermillion have good schools? The Vermillion graduation rate is 93% - which is 7% higher than South Dakota
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      59%

      23% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      15% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Vermillion a good place to live? Vermillion has an overall rating of 84% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      84%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      95%

      4 total surveys

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