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Box Elder, SD vs Vermillion, SD

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Are people in Vermillion older or younger than people in Box Elder?
- The Median Age in Vermillion is 5.6 years younger than in Box Elder.

Are housing costs cheaper in Vermillion or Box Elder?
- Vermillion housing costs are 27.6% less expensive than Box Elder housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Vermillion or Box Elder?
- The average commute for residents of Vermillion is 2.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Box Elder.

Things to do in Box Elder?
Box Elder SD resides along I-90 exit 131 eastbound between Rapid City & Sioux Falls featuring Hot Springs Municipal Airport Ranch Creek Golf Course Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary Evans Plunge Mineral Spa plus Cave Of The Winds Tours between June–September attracting tourists all year round!

Things to do in Vermillion?
Vermillion is a city found near Clay and Lincoln counties in South Dakota boasting about 10 thousand residents. Here you’ll find no shortage of recreation - from visiting one of many local museums like the DakotaDome (home to USD football and basketball teams) or exploring nearby rivers that open up great opportunities for fly-fishing; and all surrounded by breathtakingly beautiful scenery too!

 Box Elder, SDVermillion, SDUnited States
 Population  Unlock11,506329,725,481
 Median Income$62,972  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock2338.4
 Avg. Home Price$320,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.03  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Vermillion    3 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Not a bad place except for all the liberal cry babies here , they are actually more socialists than anything . The liberals here have big mouths when people are around  More

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Over 5 years ago

I attended USD and returned several years later, recognizing the quality of life Vermillion offers. It is a great example of what the best of small town living can be in  More

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The Good: The citizens of Vermillion boast one of the most liberal voting records in the state of SD. Vermillion has a reasonably educated population and is home to the  More

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