Towns & Cities

The Place We Call Home

Yankton County, established in 1862, is located along the southern border of South Dakota along the Missouri River. The county encompasses a total area of 533 square miles with a population of 22,684 (2014 US Census estimate).

The primary industries in the county are agriculture, manufacturing, and services.

The county seat is located in the largest city in the county - Yankton (population 14,552).

Our Cities and Towns

Yankton
Irene
- City of Irene
Gayville
- City of Gayville
Lesterville
Mission Hill
Utica
Volin

Announcements

Press Release

Thursday, March 19, 2020

Here is the latest Press Release Issued by Yankton County. CLICK HERE to read.

Public Service Announcement

Thursday, March 19, 2020

ATTENTION RESIDENTS: In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic we would like you to please read this announcement. CLICK HERE TO READ

Yankton EMS

Monday, March 16, 2020

The Yankton County Emergency Medical Services Office would like to announce that the April 8 CPR Class and the April Pools Day event at the Summit Activities Center on April 17th is postponed until further notice.

Yankton County Treasurer

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

The Yankton County Treasurer would like to let you know that the TAX ASSESMENT FREEZE PROGRAM DEADLINE IS APPROACHING. For more information CLICK HERE

To apply CLICK HERE and return application to the Yankton County Treasurer's Office by April 1, 2020.

Yankton County Road Closures

Friday, December 13, 2019

For a map of the current closed roads in Yankton County due to the recent flooding Click Here.

Yankton County Highway Department

Monday, December 9, 2019

The Yankton County Highway Department asks the cooperation of all rural residents living along Yankton County Roads and Unorganized Township Roads to remove their electric fences from the Yankton County Right-of-Way and not to push the snow from your farmyard and/or driveways onto the Yankton County Right-of-Way. For more information please CLICK HERE.

Yankton County Highway Department

Monday, December 2, 2019

We will be in our winter hours starting with Monday, December 2, 2019. Monday-Friday, 6:45am - 3:00pm

Main Phone:
605.260.4400

Address:
321 West 3rd Street, Suite 100 Yankton, SD 57078

Office Hours:
9:00am - 5:00pm CST, Monday-Friday
Closed on Holidays, Saturdays, & Sunday