The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Yankton is 1 in 32. Based on FBI crime data, Yankton is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to South Dakota, Yankton has a crime rate that is higher than 93% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Is Yankton SD a good place to live?

Today, Yankton is a modern and thriving city with a population of nearly 15,000 (2016). You will find an incredible array of outdoor recreational activities, a growing historical downtown, numerous employment options, and a safe, community-centered environment for people of all ages looking to make Yankton home.

Are there bad neighborhoods in Sioux Falls SD?

As for the most dangerous neighborhoods in the city, neighborhood scout points to S Marion Rd/ W 16th St, W 12Th St / S Marion Rd, W Madison St / N Kiwanis Ave, W 6th St / W Burnside St, E Rice St / N Cliff Ave, W 11Th St / S Minnesota Ave, and W 57th St / S Oxbow Ave.