Vermillion, South Dakota

county seat of Clay County, South Dakota, United States

Vermillion is a city in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of South Dakota. It is the county seat of Clay County, and it became a city in 1877.[6] Vermillion is the 12th largest city in South Dakota; 11,695 people lived there at the 2020 census.[5] The city is home to the University of South Dakota, a major college in the state.

Vermillion, South Dakota
Waséoyuze
Downtown Vermillion
Downtown Vermillion
Flag of Vermillion, South Dakota
Location in Clay County and the state of South Dakota
Location in Clay County and the state of South Dakota
Coordinates: 42°46′53″N 96°55′31″W / 42.78139°N 96.92528°W / 42.78139; -96.92528
CountryUnited States
StateSouth Dakota
CountyClay
Incorporated1877[1]
Government
 • TypeCouncil–manager[2]
Area
 • Total4.66 sq mi (12.07 km2)
 • Land4.66 sq mi (12.07 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation1,234 ft (376 m)
Population
 • Total11,695
 • Density2,509.12/sq mi (968.76/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP code
57069
Area code605
FIPS code46-66700
GNIS feature ID1267613[4]
WebsiteCity of Vermillion

References change

  1. "SD Towns" (PDF). South Dakota State Historical Society. Retrieved 2010-02-16.
  2. "About Our Government". City of Vermillion. Retrieved 2019-12-16.
  3. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  4. 4.0 4.1 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vermillion, South Dakota
  5. 5.0 5.1 "QuickFacts: Vermillion city, South Dakota". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  6. "SD Towns" (PDF). South Dakota State Historical Society. Retrieved 2013-11-16.

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