CallataGuidesVermillion, SD business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Vermillion, SD micropolitan area.
- Population
- 15,2452024 est.
- Establishments
- 298CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
About the Vermillion, SD micropolitan area
The Vermillion, SD micropolitan area covers 1 county in South Dakota and had 15,245 residents in July 2024, up 1.8% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 919th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 922nd by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Clay County, SD | 15,245 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Vermillion, SD's business base
County Business Patterns counted 298 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 3,742 people in mid-March with $160.3 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 12.6 employees per establishment. 55.1% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are accommodation and food services (45), retail trade (44), and other services (except public administration) (37).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 45 | 835 | $14,194,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 44 | 801 | $21,671,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 37 | 157 | $5,382,000 |
| Construction (23) | 34 | 114 | $5,076,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 34 | 721 | $23,304,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 19 | 94 | $5,204,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 16 | 453 | $56,454,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 14 | 27 | $1,219,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 12 | 70 | $2,264,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 10 | 82 | $4,143,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 9 | 44 (high noise) | $2,189,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 8 | 220 | $13,950,000 |
| Information (51) | 5 | 27 | $909,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 4 | 31 | $2,829,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 3 | 15 (high noise) | $482,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
How Vermillion, SD's businesses compare
Vermillion, SD has 19.5 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 20.5% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 12.6 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $42,837 (37.3% below the U.S. $68,342). 55.1% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 2.4% have 50 or more. Because a handful of large employers lift the average, the share of very small establishments says more about who buys a small-business phone system.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 163 | 55.1% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 45 | 15.2% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 45 | 15.2% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 36 | 12.2% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 7 | 2.4% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Vermillion, SD
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 19 have a published Census count in Vermillion, SD. The largest are full-service restaurants (13), hotels and motels (9), and limited-service restaurants (9).
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 13 | 288 | 22.2 |
| Hotels and motels | 9 | 102 | 11.3 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 9 | 192 | 21.3 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 8 | 26 | 3.3 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 5 | — | — |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 5 | — | — |
| Drinking places | 5 | 64 | 12.8 |
| Chiropractic offices | 4 | — | — |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 4 | 6 | 1.5 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 4 | 7 | 1.8 |
| Residential remodelers | 4 | — | — |
| Used merchandise stores | 4 | 23 | 5.8 |
| Dental offices | 3 | — | — |
| Law offices | 3 | — | — |
| Electrical contractors | 3 | — | — |
| Site preparation contractors | 3 | — | — |
| Nursery, garden center and farm supply stores | 3 | — | — |
| Child day care services | 3 | 65 | 21.7 |
| Civic and social organizations | 3 | 25 | 8.3 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Vermillion, SD area
The area's named cities and towns have 12 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 605 has the most (100%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
| Area code | Exchanges in named places | Share | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 605 | 12 | 100% | Central and Mountain |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 1 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermillion, SD | 11,877 | 605 | 10 |
Phone costs for a typical Vermillion, SD business
The comparison below uses 13 users, the rounded average establishment size in Vermillion, SD. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $324.35 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $390.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. Callata comes to $259.00 a month for 13 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $259.00 | $3,108.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $247.00 | $2,964.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $299.00 | $3,588.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $324.35 | $3,892.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $351.00 | $4,212.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $390.00 | $4,680.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Vermillion, SD
For $99 a month, Callata puts a team of up to 5 on one plan ($20 for each person after that): up to 3 local numbers, unlimited inbound calls, a pooled allowance of 1,500 outbound US and Canada minutes per user, browser and cell calling, voicemail transcription with urgency triage, recorded calls with AI summaries and business-hours routing, with E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Vermillion, SD is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Vermillion, SD?
605, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Vermillion, SD area?
298 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Vermillion, SD?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 13-person team that is $259.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $324.35 a month (checked September 28, 2026).