What are the best places to live in South Dakota?

ZipScore ranks every ZIP code in South Dakota by safety, school quality, affordability, and quality of life. Browse the rankings above to find the top neighborhoods in South Dakota based on real data from the US Census Bureau, FBI, and EPA.

What is the safest city in South Dakota?

The safest cities in South Dakota are shown in our Safest Neighborhoods section above, ranked by violent crime rate per 100,000 residents using FBI crime data. Use the search or filters above to explore South Dakota neighborhoods by safety grade.

What is the cost of living in South Dakota?

Cost of living varies widely across South Dakota. Our rankings show median home values, median rent, and median household income for every ZIP code in South Dakota. Use the affordability filter above or our free Affordability Calculator to find neighborhoods within your budget.

What are the best school districts in South Dakota?

The top-rated school districts in South Dakota are shown in our Best for Families section above, ranked by average school rating and student-teacher ratio. Click any ZIP code for a full school breakdown including individual school ratings.

Is South Dakota a good state to live in?

South Dakota offers diverse neighborhoods ranging from urban centers to quiet suburbs and rural areas. Use ZipScore to explore the data for each ZIP code in South Dakota - including crime rates, school quality, housing affordability, air quality, and climate data - to find the area that best fits your lifestyle.

South Dakota Neighborhoods & ZIP Codes

Explore all 4 ZIP codes in South Dakota - crime, housing, schools, and more.

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ZIP · City	Population	Median Income	Median Home	ZipScore
57105 Sioux Falls	44,810	$132,397	$469,773	79
57104 Sioux Falls	38,410	$72,455	$270,142	68
57103 Sioux Falls	46,280	$83,251	$350,467	67
57101 Sioux Falls	26,810	$70,073	$333,261	65

Top 10 Safest Cities in South Dakota

Ranked by lowest violent crime rate - FBI Uniform Crime Report data

#	ZIP · City	Crime Rate/100k	Safety Grade
1	57105 Sioux Falls	94.0	A
2	57104 Sioux Falls	185.0	B+
3	57103 Sioux Falls	200.0	B+
4	57101 Sioux Falls	207.0	B+

Top 10 Most Affordable Cities in South Dakota

Ranked by lowest median home value - US Census Bureau data

#	ZIP · City	Median Home	Avg Rent	ZipScore
1	57104 Sioux Falls	$270,142	$1,289/mo	68
2	57101 Sioux Falls	$333,261	$1,104/mo	65
3	57103 Sioux Falls	$350,467	$1,211/mo	67
4	57105 Sioux Falls	$469,773	$2,000/mo	79

Top 10 Best Cities for Families in South Dakota

Ranked by highest school ratings - best school districts for families

#	ZIP · City	School Rating	Safety	ZipScore
1	57105 Sioux Falls	7.9/10	A	79
2	57103 Sioux Falls	6.8/10	B+	67
3	57104 Sioux Falls	6.5/10	B+	68
4	57101 Sioux Falls	6.0/10	B+	65

South Dakota Neighborhoods & ZIP Codes

Top 10 Safest Cities in South Dakota

Top 10 Most Affordable Cities in South Dakota

Top 10 Best Cities for Families in South Dakota

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