Vermillion South Dakota Map
Vermillion, South Dakota — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Vermillion, Clay County.
Interactive Map of Vermillion, South Dakota
| City | Vermillion |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| County | Clay |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 42.779442 |
| Longitude | -96.92921 |
| Population | 11,878 |
| Density | 951.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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About This Vermillion Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Vermillion, South Dakota with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Vermillion is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Vermillion is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
