What are the schools like in Yale, SD?

School district data for Yale is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Yale?

The median household income in Yale, SD is $70,302 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Yale, SD?

Yale has an average high temperature of 25.8°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 39.0 inches.

Yale, SD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Yale, SD?

Yale has a violent crime rate of 233.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1208.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Yale, SD a Good Place to Live?

Yale is a small town of 214 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $70,302 .

Strengths: Yale stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Yale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Yale city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Yale metro area.

Metric	Yale, SD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$96,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,302	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Yale's violent crime rate is 233.0 per 100,000 residents — 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

233.0 /100k

Property Crime

1208.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Yale, SD	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Yale sees average highs of 25.8°F in January and 85.7°F in July, with 23.1 inches of annual precipitation and 39.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Yale, SD
Average High — January	25.8°F
Average High — July	85.7°F
Annual Precipitation	23.1"
Annual Snowfall	39.0"

Demographics

Metric	Yale, SD	National Avg
Population	214	—
Median Age	45.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.0%	22.2%
65 and over	17.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Yale

Yale, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

57386

Yale vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yale, SD affordable or expensive?

Yale has a median home value of $96,100 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $70,302.

What is the crime rate in Yale, SD?

Yale's violent crime rate is 233.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1208.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Yale?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Yale, SD a good place to live?

Yale, SD has a population of 214, a median household income of $70,302, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Yale?

Yale averages 25.8°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 23.1 inches with about 39.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Yale?

Yale, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 57386.

What is the population of Yale?

The population of Yale, South Dakota is 214 with a median age of 45.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Yale?

Key numbers for living in Yale: median home $96,100, median household income $70,302, crime index 60 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Yale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.