How many renters in Vermillion, SD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.8% (±13.7 points) of renting households in Vermillion, SD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.8% (±13.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.1% (±11.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.4% (±5.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Vermillion
| Share of income spent on rent | Vermillion | Clay County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.5% (±7.2 points) | 12.6% | 18.6% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.0% (±5.3 points) | 9.5% | 15.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.2% (±7.9 points) | 17.9% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.5% (±5.3 points) | 10.7% | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.7% (±7.2 points) | 9.0% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.1% (±11.6 points) | 40.2% | 30.4% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Vermillion against Clay County, its state and the nation
| Vermillion | Clay County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.8% (±13.7 points) | 49.2% (±12.7 points) | 39.7% (±1.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.1% (±11.6 points) | 40.2% (±10.8 points) | 30.4% (±1.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.4% (±5.4 points) | 29.6% (±4.9 points) | 25.9% (±0.6 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $29,375 (±$11,106) | $31,200 (±$12,723) | $45,599 (±$1,257) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $764 (±$51) | $770 (±$55) | $946 (±$11) | $1,413 |
In Vermillion, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Clay County (49.2%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (39.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Clay County, Vermillion ranks 4 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 107 of 550.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Vermillion
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermillion | — | 50.8% (±13.7 points) | — |
| Vermillion Township (Clay County) | 1.6 mi | 0.0% (±70.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview Township (Clay County) | 3.5 mi | 100.0% (±95.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spirit Mound Township | 6.5 mi | 0.0% (±130.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Prairie Center Township (Clay County) | 6.8 mi | 0.0% (±50.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newcastle Township | 8.6 mi | 25.5% (±45.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newcastle | 9.3 mi | 57.1% (±70.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Meckling Township | 11 mi | 100.0% (±91.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spink Township | 11 mi | 0.0% (±41.7 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Spink Township, SD (0.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Clay County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Fairview Township (Clay County) | 100.0% (±95.0 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Meckling Township | 100.0% (±91.9 points) |
| 3 | Wakonda | 73.3% (±76.3 points) |
| 4 | Vermillion | 50.8% (±13.7 points) |
| 5 | Irene | 11.8% (±10.4 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Bethel Township | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Pleasant Valley Township (Clay County) | 0.0% (±122.6 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Prairie Center Township (Clay County) | 0.0% (±50.1 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Spirit Mound Township | 0.0% (±130.1 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Vermillion Township (Clay County) | 0.0% (±70.9 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Vermillion
Are renters in Vermillion rent-burdened?
50.8% of renting households in Vermillion pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Vermillion spend on rent?
The median renting household in Vermillion, SD spends 30.4% (±5.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vermillion city, South Dakota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vermillion city, South Dakota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vermillion city, South Dakota
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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