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Yale, SD

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Population
107
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,341 ft
Median Home Value
$151,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$62,917
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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OverallBest places in South DakotaPopulation rankingHighest population places in South DakotaNearest larger communityHuron, South Dakota12 miles away · 14,607 residents.

About Yale

Located in eastern South Dakota just a short drive northeast of Huron, Yale is a quiet, close-knit farming community surrounded by wide-open prairie. Founded in the late 1880s as a railroad stop and named after the Ivy League university, the town retains its deep agricultural roots and relaxed, small-town rhythm. For anyone looking for peace and quiet with plenty of room to breathe, Yale offers affordable rural living while keeping you close enough to Huron for work, shopping, and everyday conveniences.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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