{"id":28198,"date":"2014-04-18T02:33:44","date_gmt":"2014-04-18T09:33:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/?p=28198"},"modified":"2014-04-18T02:33:44","modified_gmt":"2014-04-18T09:33:44","slug":"best-cities-in-south-dakota","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/best-cities-in-south-dakota\/","title":{"rendered":"These Are The 10 Best Cities In South Dakota"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Embed Gallery<\/h3>\n<p><textarea style=\"width:600px;height:100px\"><\/br><a href=\"http:\/\/LINK\">The 10 Best Places in South Dakota<\/a> By Movoto Real Estate<\/textarea><br \/>\nDespite what much of the U.S. thinks, there\u2019s more to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/sd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">South Dakota<\/a> than snow and ice. Mind you, there\u2019s a lot of that too, but this state is honestly just fantastic. Mt. Rushmore calls this place home, as did Wild Bill Hickok, Sitting Bull, and Crazy Horse. It\u2019s the site of some of the most amazing fossil beds for mammoths and dinosaurs in the world, and honestly does have some very beautiful summers. South Dakota is full of history, majesty, and some seriously friendly people.<br \/>\nThis begs the question: Which place in South Dakota is the best?<br \/>\nWell, strap on your snowshoes, because <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/\">Movoto Real Estate<\/a> is here to find out. We collected data, compiled some scores, and looked at some honestly breathtaking\/adorable pictures of this state. After all that, we got one mammoth list of places, and ten very best locations.Those locations are:<br \/>\n1. City of Brookings<br \/>\n2. City of Aberdeen<br \/>\n3. City of Pierre<br \/>\n4. City of Watertown<br \/>\n5. City of Huron<br \/>\n6. City of Sioux Falls<br \/>\n7. City of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/rapid-city-sd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rapid City<\/a><br \/>\n8. City Mitchell<br \/>\n9. City of Milbank<br \/>\n10. City of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/lead-sd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lead<\/a><br \/>\nIf you\u2019re surprised or dismayed by this list and wondering what we were thinking, don\u2019t worry, we\u2019ll tell you.<br \/>\nHow We Created This Ranking<\/h2>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t had time to look at one of our other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/kind-of-a-big-deal-lists\/\">Big Deal Lists<\/a> before now, such as our recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/top-ten\/best-places-in-mississippi\/\">Best Places in Mississippi<\/a> piece, let us fill you in on how exactly we did this. First, we made a list of the most populated places in the state that had at least 3,000 residents, which left us 24 places. We then \u00a0collected numbers in specific criteria for each of them from the U.S. Census and American Community Survey. These criteria were:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Total amenities<\/li>\n<li>Quality of life (cost of living, median home price, median rent, median household income, and student-to-teacher ratio)<\/li>\n<li>Total crimes<\/li>\n<li>Tax rates (sales tax and income tax)<\/li>\n<li>Unemployment<\/li>\n<li>Commute time<\/li>\n<li>Weather (temperature and air quality)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once we had that information, we ranked each location\u2019s stats from 1 to 24, with one being the best. Then we simply compiled those rankings into one Big Deal Score, and there you have it: the best places in South Dakota.<br \/>\nIf you\u2019re in a rush to learn more (hah), you can find out how all the placed we studied scored in the table at the bottom of this article. If your locale didn\u2019t make the top 10, it still might have scored very well, so take a look before you get too worried. Now that you know how we did it, why don\u2019t we take an in-depth look at why each of these best places makes our top 10. Let\u2019s start with our big winner.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Brookings<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2014\/04\/best-sd\/images\/1.jpg\" alt=\"Brookings, SD\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr user Sarah Cady<\/div>\n<p>Brookings beats out all the other places on our list at the No. 1 spot, and with good reason. Most residents are employed, the weather is very livable, the commute time is a short 12 minutes, and like the rest of the state, there\u2019s no income tax (lucky South Dakotans).<br \/>\nWith 22,149 residents, you might think crime could be a problem, but that couldn\u2019t be any farther from the truth. The city ranks No. 1 in crime rate with only 179 crimes per 100,000 people, which is worlds better than any other place we looked at. Because Brookings is a slightly larger location, there are also the perks here that some bigger cities garner. The city ranked seventh-best in amenities and ninth in quality of life, which is almost as good as much bigger Rapid City. We\u2019ll talk about them later.<br \/>\nIt\u2019s not like this larger place doesn\u2019t have some small-town spirit, though. Every December, the city puts on a festival of lights parade and trolley rides to celebrate the holiday season.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Aberdeen<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2014\/04\/best-sd\/images\/2.jpg\" alt=\"Aberdeen, SD\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr user thatedeguy <\/div>\n<p>Slightly bigger than first-ranked Brookings at 26,178 people, this city is a pretty magical place. Why magical, you ask? Well, this place is home to Storybook Land, a theme park that has castles, a yellow brick road and Wizard of Oz exhibits, train, a few rides, and a whole works of creativity. Enough gushing about the power of imagination; let\u2019s get to the stats. (Though we should mention the free admission.)<br \/>\nAberdeen makes a fine showing in multiple categories, coming in third in weather, commute time, and total amenities. It slips a little in the crime rate area, at No. 13, but compared to our first-place winner, it\u2019s really difficult to compete. The employment rate here is also surprisingly low. Only 3 percent of residents are unemployed, and would you believe that\u2019s only No. 5 on our list? We\u2019ll get to some of the even safer cities late in our top 10.<br \/>\nYou can bet that residents really do feel like there\u2019s no place like home.<\/p>\n<h2> 3. Pierre<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2014\/04\/best-sd\/images\/3.jpg\" alt=\"Pierre, SD\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr user Paul Weimer <\/div>\n<p>Though not the biggest city in the state, No. 3 ranked Pierre is in fact the state capital of South Dakota. It is, in fact, the second least-populated capital right after Mont Pilere, VA. Still, there are a ton of reasons why this little city scored so high on our list. One is the amazing commute time, at an average of only 11 minutes, which is first for that category. The employment rate is also stellar with 97.1 percent of residents having a job. Basically, this place is a worker\u2019s paradise.<br \/>\nIt\u2019s not to bad for shoppers either, and ranks ninth for that criterion. It\u2019s not just quantity here, but quality too. If you get the chance, stop by Mad Mary\u2019s Steakhouse &amp; Saloon for some delicious prime rib if you don\u2019t take our word for it.<\/p>\n<h2> 4. Watertown<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2014\/04\/best-sd\/images\/4.jpg\" alt=\"Watertown, SD\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr user Pmeidinger<\/div>\n<p>Coming in at No. 4 is Watertown, which is incidentally not a town, and its 21,515 residents. The city is home to the fourth-most ranked amenities on our list and home to the second-best weather overall. It\u2019s also home to the over 100-year-old Bramble Park Zoo, which is the proud residence of tigers, monkeys, wolves, kangaroos and so much more.<br \/>\nThis sort of place is a real breath of fresh air, literally. The city was tied for No. 1 ranked air quality on our list with much lower placing Milbank, which we\u2019ll examine later. All that excellence definitely comes with a price. The median home price in Watertown is $127,800, which is the ninth most expensive for that ranking. Well, at least you can take a deep breath of clean air for free.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Huron<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2014\/04\/best-sd\/images\/5.jpg\" alt=\"Huron, SD\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr user Michael Boer<\/div>\n<p>Huron, not related to the great lake, stands tall at No. 5 on our overall list. Everyone here is working hard, with breezy commutes of 14 minutes on average and an unemployment rate of only 2.9 percent. They\u2019re also willing to play hard considering they are home to the 10th-most amenities on our list as well.<br \/>\nEven though the place is small\u2014only 12,605 people\u2014its population skyrockets around every labor day. Why? Because the city is home to the South Dakota State Fair, which boasts BBQ, competitions, livestock, music, and more. It\u2019s an event not to be missed if you\u2019re in the nearby area.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Sioux Falls<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2014\/04\/best-sd\/images\/6.jpg\" alt=\", SD\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr user Kris Horvath <\/div>\n<p>Here we have the really big dog on our list, with a staggering 154,512 residents and (easily) first-place ranked amenities. One such amenity is Coffea Roasterie which is all about the small details in its high-quality coffee. They\u2019ll even draw a leaf or heart in the foam of your latte. With such delicious drinkage and such interesting things to do, it\u2019s not surprising that the city ranks No. 3 in the quality of life category. People want to live there too, and Rapid City comes in fifth in median income, home price, and rent rank.<br \/>\nTo be honest, the only poor ranking the place received was in crime rate. There are 3,305 crimes per 100,000 people, which ranks in the bottom four for that criterion. This city also has one other odd little quirk. While the rest of the state has a flat 6 percent sales tax, Sioux Falls has a slightly lower 5.92 percent sales tax. Not the biggest perk, but we\u2019d be willing to bet it\u2019s still something the city is willing to brag about.<\/p>\n<h2>7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/rapid-city-sd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rapid City<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2014\/04\/best-sd\/images\/7.jpg\" alt=\"Rapid City, SD\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr user giuliaduepuntozero<\/div>\n<p>Another of our bigger locations, but still much smaller than Sioux Falls at 68,230 population, Rapid City takes our No. 7 spot. The number of amenities is decisively No. 2 on our list for that category, including restaurants, clothing stores, and gift shops. Perhaps its most major attraction is nearby Mount Rushmore, which probably contributes to the number of gift shops that have sprung up in the city over the years.<br \/>\nStill, with all the tourism, the quality is not bad at all. Really great in fact, and it ranks No. 2 on our list in that category. The air quality is decent too, as is the student teacher ratio. However, the crime rate is a definite problem, and ranks at the bottom of our list with 4939 crimes per 100,000 people.<\/p>\n<h2>8. Mitchell<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2014\/04\/best-sd\/images\/8.jpg\" alt=\"Mitchell, SD\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr user Jonathan Percy<\/div>\n<p>Mitchell makes a pretty strong showing for its 15,274 residents. It may have many perks, but you can\u2019t really mention Mitchell without mentioning the world famous Corn Palace. Really, you have to see this place, it\u2019s kind of amazing. It\u2019s fun, quirky, informative, and there\u2019s no other place like it on Earth. Every year there\u2019s even a festival there celebrating\u2014what else\u2014corn.<br \/>\nYou might also mention Mitchell\u2019s absolutely wonderful employment rate. A very tiny 2.7 percent of residents are jobless, and those who are employed enjoy a mere 13 minute commute on average.<\/p>\n<h2>9. Milbank<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2014\/04\/best-sd\/images\/9.jpg\" alt=\"Milbank, SD\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr user Jimmy Emerson<\/div>\n<p>Would you believe that little Huron isn\u2019t the smallest in our top 10? Not even the second-smallest? Well, be prepared for a surprise. Milbank has only 3,349 residents, and it\u2019s not the itty-bittiest city on here. Let\u2019s be clear: A small place like this means fewer amenities in general, and Milbank only rates 18th in that category. However, a small place also means less traffic, and residents enjoy a very low 11 minute commute on average.<br \/>\nThere\u2019s also a decently low crime rate and the cost of living ranking is tied for No. 4. Really not too bad for such a cozy place. They employment rank is a little high at 3.9 percent, but it\u2019s still worlds better than many others on our list and sits at No. 15 for that criterion. Also, it\u2019s not like there\u2019s nothing at all to do in this place. Every year there\u2019s a Farley Festival, which has a chilli cook off, parade, fireworks, and other attractions.<\/p>\n<h2>10. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/lead-sd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lead<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2014\/04\/best-sd\/images\/10.jpg\" alt=\"Lead, SD\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr user Jonathan Kotta<\/div>\n<p>Leading off the list for smallest cities in the top 10 is the 3,125 person city of Lead. It may be small, but make no mistake, this city is not to be overlooked. The crime is low at No. 3, the quality of life is high at No. 7, and the weather here is ranked No. 1 with some of the most tolerable summers on our list, and the cost of living is tied with Milbank and Aberdeen at No. 4. Sure, it\u2019s little, but it\u2019s packing some big rankings.<br \/>\nDon\u2019t be overwhelmed by this place;s historic absolute cuteness. In reality, it\u2019s a place meant for rough and tumble folks. There\u2019s hiking trails everywhere, biking, swimming, and rock climbing all close by. In the winter, of course, there\u2019s skiing. That\u2019s all complimented by the No. 5 air quality ranking this place carries. Sure, you won\u2019t find much shopping here, and its amenities are ranked in the bottom five for that category, but if you want a homey feeling place with lots of heart and adventure, then this is definitely the place in South Dakota for you.<\/p>\n<h2>Hardly a Black Mark Among the Black Hills<\/h2>\n<p>A safe, homey little city, No. 1 Brookings kicks crime\u2019s behind and lets workers find and get to jobs with ease. That being said, South Dakota was once home to Calamity Jane, and some of the cities that scored at the bottom of our list are indeed calamitous.<br \/>\nHot Springs is hardly a hot spot for job seekers, and has the highest unemployment rate anywhere on our list. Harrisburg had a terrible weather score and crime rate, which brought it to second-to-last, just above Hot Springs. Finishing up our bottom bracket is the whimsically named Box Elder. There\u2019s nothing whimsical about these scores, however: third-worst weather, second-worst amenities, and fifth-worst quality of life keep the small city firmly in the bottom three.<br \/>\nBesides these less-than-desirables, South Dakota makes a very strong showing. Some of the best unemployment rates in the nation and some amazing scenery make this a place to stay.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2014\/04\/best-sd\/best.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hardest Working Places in South Dakota\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2014\/04\/best-sd\/best.png\" title=\"The 10 Best Places in South Dakota\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<b>Like This Post? 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Rushmore calls this place home, as did Wild Bill Hickok, Sitting Bull, and Crazy Horse. It\u2019s the site of some of the most amazing fossil beds for mammoths and dinosaurs in the world, and honestly does have some very beautiful summers. South Dakota is full of history, majesty, and some seriously friendly people. 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