Vermillion South Dakota Map

About Vermillion, South Dakota

Vermillion is a locality in Clay County, South Dakota, United States. It has a population of 11,878. The population density is 951.8 people per km². Vermillion is located at 42.7794°N, 96.9292°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 57069.

Vermillion unfolds across the wide, rolling plains of southeastern South Dakota, a place where the sky stretches vast and the land breathes with an agricultural spirit. It lies 33.1 miles north-west of Sioux City, IA (from Sioux City, IA: bearing 306°T), and is situated 14.1 miles west-north-west of Elk Point. Here, the Missouri River, a mighty artery of the continent, flows not far to the south, its presence a constant whisper in the air, shaping the very contours of the terrain into gentle swells and fertile valleys. The light, especially at dawn and dusk, often washes over the landscape in hues of soft rose and molten gold, painting the fields of corn and soybeans with an ephemeral beauty. The air itself carries a clean, crisp scent, a blend of freshly turned earth and distant, sun-warmed grasses, a testament to the open country that defines Vermillion’s character. This is a land with a history rooted in the soil and the river that has long sustained it. Vermillion, established in the mid-19th century, grew from its beginnings as a trading post and river port, a gateway to the West. The University of South Dakota, a prominent institution of higher learning, anchors the town, its collegiate presence lending a youthful vibrancy to the otherwise quiet pace of life. The local economy, while diversified, still draws deeply from the agricultural heartland that surrounds Vermillion, with agribusiness and related industries playing a significant role. The town also boasts a charming downtown district, a collection of brick buildings that echo its past, and a palpable sense of community that welcomes visitors with a quiet, steadfast warmth.

About This Vermillion Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Vermillion, South Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.779442, -96.92921. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Vermillion and Clay County.

Detailed location data for Vermillion includes the ZIP code (57069), telephone area code (605), county seat of Clay County (Vermillion), and school district assignment (Vermillion School District 13-1). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Vermillion is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.