Category: Accolades

Sioux Falls has something for every generation. When it comes to Gen Z, though, Sioux Falls has recently been ranked as the second-best mid-sized city for Gen Z workers in 2025 by Checkr in the 150,000-300,000 population category.

“As Gen Z continues to grow their influence on the modern workplace in 2025, it’s clear their values vary widely from Boomer, Gen X, and Millennial colleagues,” said Sam Radbil, Research Strategist with Checkr. “With that in mind, we thought it was important to showcase some of the different sized cities that are most attractive to these younger workers. To do so, Checkr analyzed key factors related to affordability, employment and social aspects from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis.”

To learn more about the ranking and to see how other cities compared, click ‘learn more’ below.

Picking a place to live that aligns with your financial goals can be tricky. When it comes to selecting a location based on the amount of tax burden, it doesn’t have to be! WalletHub has done the work of comparing all 50 states to see which states offer the lowest and highest tax burden.

The results? They ranked South Dakota as the fifth lowest tax burden in the nation!

“It’s easy to be dismayed at tax time when you see just how much of your income you lose,” said Chip Lupo, WalletHub Analyst, in the article releasing the ranking. “Living in a state with a low tax burden can alleviate some of that stress. Some states charge no income tax or no sales tax, although all states have some form of property taxes and excise taxes.”

To see how other states compared, view the map below or click ‘read more’ below the map for more information.

South Dakota has lots of things to see! No matter which area of the state you live in or travel to, our roads traverse wide open prairie to winding, hilly landscapes.

Recently, the state’s roads were ranked among the best in the country! South Dakota has been ranked the second-best state for road quality in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

“The quality of a state’s roads can affect the safety and overall driving experience of motorists,” the narrative accompanying the ranking says. “This metric reflects the percentage of road miles considered to be in poor condition in each state, according to data from the Federal Highway Administration.”

Click ‘learn more’ below to see how other states compared.

When raising a family, living in a place that’s affordable and offers access to amenities and healthcare can make a difference.

When it comes an environment that offers a low cost of living and high quality of life, the Sioux Falls area checks lots of boxes, and national publications have taken notice. SmartAsset has ranked Minnehaha County (South Dakota) as the No. 4 best place for new families.

“People with young children or those planning to start a family often have newfound priorities when it comes to picking a neighborhood to live in,” the article releasing the findings said. “Many families choose to trade the conveniences of the big city for more space and affordability as they grow. Other amenities – including childcare costs, access to parks, the presence of other young families, and healthcare availability – may also play a key role in where new families decide to settle. With this in mind, SmartAsset ranked 830 U.S. counties to identify the best places for new families, ranked based on affordability, available amenities and family-friendly demographics.”

See how other counties compared in the table below, and click the ‘read more’ button to learn more about the data and methodology.

Sioux Falls has been ranked one of the best job markets in America for 2025 by SmartAsset, coming in at No. 8!

As a business-friendly city and state, Sioux Falls and South Dakota are no strangers to national accolades like this. Sioux Falls offers a strong business climate, diverse industries, and opportunities to grow in your career.

“Not only does the presence of jobs and a high income count, but many households rely on health insurance, the possibility for income growth, a short enough commute to allow work-life balance, or even remote work in full,” the article releasing the findings says. “With this in mind, SmartAsset ranked 348 U.S. cities based on six metrics from the latest Census Bureau data to help households determine which job markets might be most suitable for their financial goals.”

See how other cities compared in the table below or click ‘read more’ below the table to learn more about the data and methodology.

If you live in Sioux Falls, SD, you could experience less stress than those in other cities in America, according to a new ranking.

Sioux Falls, SD, has been ranked the third-least-stressed city in America for 2025 by WalletHub! The ranking considered cities’ stress levels when it came to the following types of stress: work stress, financial stress, family stress, and health and safety stress.

“Some stress is out of our control, due to issues with family, friends or employers,” said Chip Lupo, WalletHub Analyst in the article releasing the findings. “However, where you live can play a big role in how stressed you are. Cities with high crime rates, weak economies, less effective public health and congested transportation systems naturally lead to elevated stress levels for residents. When moving, it’s important to consider how a certain city may impact your mental health – not just your financial opportunities.”

To learn more about Sioux Falls’ ranking and to see how other cities compared, click the ‘read more’ button below.

As a great state for business, South Dakota offers tax-friendliness and workforce readiness. As such, the state continues to attract impactful economic development projects. South Dakota’s latest recognition is a testament to that: a Silver Shovel award from Area Development!

“Each year, Area Development recognizes states that stand out for their ability to attract high-impact economic development projects,” the story releasing the awards says. “Using data submitted by state economic development agencies, we evaluate the top projects based on job creation, capital investment, diversity of industry, and each state’s overall economic strategy.”

South Dakota was one of two Silver Shovel winners for the under 3 million population category.

“South Dakota rounds out this year’s Silver Shovel winners with a series of steady, practical investments across agriculture, food processing, and industrial manufacturing — sectors that may not dominate headlines but form the backbone of economic resilience in the Upper Midwest,” the state’s narrative says. “The biggest-ticket item is SFC Global Supply Chain’s $250 million investment in Sioux Falls, supporting its presence in the frozen food sector and adding jobs in one of the state’s fastest-growing regions.”

Read more about the awards by clicking ‘learn more’ below.

Sioux Falls is a great place to live and work, and it’s not by accident. Our community and city leadership have worked to ensure the quality of life in our city is top-notch.

WalletHub recently ranked the best- and worst-run cities in America, and they’ve ranked Sioux Falls, SD, the No. 7 best-run city in America in 2025!

“The best-run cities in America use their budgets most effectively to provide high-quality financial security, education, health, safety and transportation to their residents,” Chip Lupo, WalletHub Analyst, says in the article releasing the rankings. “Many of the top cities also have a very low amount of outstanding government debt per capita, which can prevent financial troubles in the future.”

Read more about the ranking by clicking ‘learn more,’ or use the interactive map to see how other cities compared.

With beautiful landscapes, plenty of opportunity, and a top-notch quality of life, we’ve long thought South Dakota was one of the best states in America. In fact, U.S. News has ranked South Dakota as the 8th best state in America for 2025!

South Dakota received top ranks in several categories used to configure the ranking, including: infrastructure (No. 2), natural environment (No. 5), and education (No. 8).

To see which other states made the list, click ‘learn more’ below.