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South Dakota ranked in the 10 best states in America for 2025 by U.S. News
- June 3, 2025
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.