These Are the 10 Best Counties to Live in South Dakota, According to the Data

South Dakota is becoming a destination state for people from all over the world. Especially here, east river, this part of the state is growing in population and economic might.

But, with 66 counties in South Dakota, it can be tough to decided where the best place to live is.

Where Are the Top 10 Counties in South Dakota?

I've written before about why people looking for some idyllic rural, old thyme, lifestyle should adjust their expectations. Living someplace with few people means living someplace with even fewer services.

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If that's how you want to live, more power to ya (I'm a bit jealous). But, to raise a family in South Dakota you'll probably want to be take the mermaid's advice and go where the people are.

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Full List: Best Counties to Live in South Dakota Right Now

The professional rankers at Niche.com dug into the data and found the top 10 best counties in South Dakota to live in. They pour over surveys, public data sets, and reviews.

"The Best Counties to Live ranking provides a comprehensive assessment of the overall livability of an area at the county level. This grade takes into account several key factors of a location, including the quality of local schools, housing trends, employment statistics, and access to amenities in an attempt to measure the overall quality of an area" - Niche.com

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They broke down the numbers and built this list of the best counties in South Dakota to live in. They rank them with letter grades that mark the county's overall grade and the state of it's local public schools.

Sioux Falls Parents! Keep Scrolling To Find Free Things to Do with Your Kids

"What are we gonna do?"

This is a question parents are asked by their kids all the time, especially in the summer. You need to get them out of the house, tire them out, and experience something fun.

Whatever you do, it's always better if it is free.

Sioux Falls is a small city full of big fun for all ages, and a lot of it is free. We have world-class parks, museums, live music, and so much more. Here's a handy list of 15 free things to do in Sioux Falls.

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