Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Yankton

Affordability in Yankton, SD

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Yankton is $790 per month and the median household income is $67,804 per year. About 34% of Yankton residents rent their homes, reflecting a mix of owner and renter households in the city.

The 12 HUD-assisted and income-based properties in Yankton, totaling 417 units, offer an important resource for renters seeking housing at below-market rates.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Yankton Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 274 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Of the 12 HUD-assisted properties in Yankton, none are located in a high-risk flood zone, based on available flood map data.

Getting Around Yankton

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Yankton rates a 68 (Somewhat Walkable) and a Bike Score of 52. No Transit Score is available, reflecting limited fixed-route public transit options typical of smaller South Dakota cities.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 1 school district serves Yankton, with 7 public schools in total -- 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high school, and 1 other. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check which schools are assigned to a specific address before making a decision.

Cost of Renting in Yankton, SD

The median household income in Yankton is $67,804 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median gross rent citywide is $790 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data.

Income-based housing in Yankton -- including HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties -- is designed to keep rent affordable relative to what a household earns, typically capping costs at 30% of income. Lease Lantern tracks 12 affordable properties with 417 total units across the city.

Environment and Flood Risk

All 12 assisted properties in Yankton have been mapped for flood zone exposure, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone. Renters in these properties face minimal federally designated flood risk based on available flood data.