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South Dakota rankings

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Sioux Falls (201,469 residents)Rapid City (77,946 residents)Aberdeen (28,189 residents)Brookings (23,948 residents)Watertown (23,044 residents)Mitchell (15,649 residents)Yankton (15,540 residents)Huron (14,385 residents)Pierre (13,948 residents)Spearfish (12,930 residents)Box Elder (12,902 residents)Vermillion (11,878 residents)Brandon (10,996 residents)Harrisburg (8,519 residents)Sturgis (7,086 residents)Rapid Valley (6,975 residents)Tea (6,786 residents)Madison (6,094 residents)Belle Fourche (5,804 residents)Dakota Dunes (3,936 residents)Dell Rapids (3,905 residents)Hot Springs (3,548 residents)Milbank (3,525 residents)Hartford (3,478 residents)North Sioux City (3,045 residents)Canton (3,033 residents)Summerset (3,022 residents)Lead (3,006 residents)Blackhawk (2,934 residents)Mobridge (2,932 residents)
Map of South Dakota: the 30 largest cities

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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.

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CITY + METRO Official statistics Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (via Census Reporter) · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · Data: ACS 2020–2024; OEWS May 2025

City rankings

Largest Cities in South Dakota

Ranked by population.

Cities With the Cheapest Rent in South Dakota

Ranked by median rent a month.

Cities With the Highest Household Income in South Dakota

Ranked by median household income.

Cities Where Rent Takes the Smallest Share of Income in South Dakota

Ranked by yearly rent as share of income.

Cities With the Lowest Unemployment in South Dakota

Ranked by unemployment (acs).

Cities in the Highest-Paying Counties in South Dakota

Ranked by county average annual pay.

Most College-Educated Cities in South Dakota

Ranked by bachelor's degree or higher.

Cities With the Most Homeowners in South Dakota

Ranked by homeowners (share of households).

Cities With the Most Remote Work in South Dakota

Ranked by work from home.

Cities With the Shortest Commutes in South Dakota

Ranked by commute of 45 minutes or more.

Best metro areas by occupation

Best South Dakota metro areas for fast food and counter workers

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Best South Dakota metro areas for registered nurses

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Best South Dakota metro areas for retail salespersons

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Best South Dakota metro areas for cashiers

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Best South Dakota metro areas for stockers and order fillers

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Best South Dakota metro areas for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks

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Best South Dakota metro areas for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners

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Best South Dakota metro areas for waiters and waitresses

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Best South Dakota metro areas for nursing assistants

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Best South Dakota metro areas for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers

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Best South Dakota metro areas for customer service representatives

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Best South Dakota metro areas for secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive

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Best South Dakota metro areas for accountants and auditors

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Best South Dakota metro areas for receptionists and information clerks

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Best South Dakota metro areas for sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products

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