The 25 Best Small Towns for Families in South Dakota

Ranked on The Town Files lifestyle rankings among 132 towns of 500–10,000 people in South Dakota. #1 is Shindler, SD.

1. 25Worthing, South Dakota

   Better for families than 83% of South Dakota towns

   Worthing is a city of 927 people in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It also ranks easier by car than 88% of South Dakota towns and more walkable than 76% of South Dakota towns.

   927 people · Lincoln County · median home $220,200 · income $93,162 · Jan low 6°F · 36 in snow

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2. 24Lennox, South Dakota

   Better for families than 83% of South Dakota towns

   Lennox is a city of 2,423 people in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It also ranks easier by car than 88% of South Dakota towns and more walkable than 76% of South Dakota towns.

   2,423 people · Lincoln County · median home $235,900 · income $81,761 · Jan low 6°F · 43 in snow

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3. 23Faulkton, South Dakota

   Better for families than 84% of South Dakota towns

   Faulkton is a city of 826 people in Faulk County, South Dakota. It also ranks hipper than 86% of South Dakota towns and better for retirees than 85% of South Dakota towns.

   826 people · Faulk County · median home $99,600 · income $63,750 · Jan low 4°F · 44 in snow

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4. 22Bridgewater, South Dakota

   Better for families than 85% of South Dakota towns

   Bridgewater is a city of 511 people in McCook County, South Dakota. It also ranks better for first-time buyers than 99% of South Dakota towns and more upscale than 75% of South Dakota towns.

   511 people · McCook County · median home $116,100 · income $47,083 · Jan low 8°F · 37 in snow

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5. 21Canistota, South Dakota

   Better for families than 85% of South Dakota towns

   Canistota is a city of 631 people in McCook County, South Dakota. It also ranks better for first-time buyers than 99% of South Dakota towns and more upscale than 75% of South Dakota towns.

   631 people · McCook County · median home $137,000 · income $76,250 · Jan low 5°F · 31 in snow

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6. 20Dell Rapids, South Dakota

   Better for families than 86% of South Dakota towns

   Dell Rapids is a city of 3,996 people in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It also ranks easier by car than 97% of South Dakota towns and more upscale than 92% of South Dakota towns.

   3,996 people · Minnehaha County · median home $301,700 · income $100,170 · Jan low 6°F · 42 in snow

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7. 19Lake Poinsett, South Dakota

   Better for families than 87% of South Dakota towns

   Lake Poinsett is a community of 501 people in Hamlin County, South Dakota. It also ranks better for a vacation home than 90% of South Dakota towns and better for cycling than 74% of South Dakota towns.

   501 people · Hamlin County · median home $493,200 · income $96,875 · Jan low 3°F · 34 in snow

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8. 18Castlewood, South Dakota

   Better for families than 87% of South Dakota towns

   Castlewood is a city of 698 people in Hamlin County, South Dakota. It also ranks better for a vacation home than 94% of South Dakota towns.

   698 people · Hamlin County · median home $198,200 · income $87,045 · Jan low 3°F · 40 in snow

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9. 17Estelline, South Dakota

   Better for families than 87% of South Dakota towns

   Estelline is a city of 749 people in Hamlin County, South Dakota. It also ranks better for a vacation home than 94% of South Dakota towns.

   749 people · Hamlin County · median home $142,200 · income $78,438 · Jan low 2°F · 44 in snow

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10. 16Wessington Springs, South Dakota

    Better for families than 89% of South Dakota towns

    Wessington Springs is a city of 771 people in Jerauld County, South Dakota. It also ranks quieter than 96% of South Dakota towns and better for first-time buyers than 72% of South Dakota towns.

    771 people · Jerauld County · median home $111,300 · income $47,321 · Jan low 7°F · 45 in snow

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11. 15Selby, South Dakota

    Better for families than 90% of South Dakota towns

    Selby is a city of 610 people in Walworth County, South Dakota. It also ranks better for first-time buyers than 94% of South Dakota towns and better transit than 89% of South Dakota towns.

    610 people · Walworth County · median home $105,700 · income $49,205 · Jan low 4°F · 33 in snow

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12. 14Valley Springs, South Dakota

    Better for families than 91% of South Dakota towns

    Valley Springs is a city of 885 people in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It also ranks easier by car than 97% of South Dakota towns and quieter than 85% of South Dakota towns.

    885 people · Minnehaha County · median home $192,600 · income $107,222 · Jan low 6°F · 44 in snow

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13. 13Lake Norden, South Dakota

    Better for families than 92% of South Dakota towns

    Lake Norden is a city of 554 people in Hamlin County, South Dakota. It also ranks better for cycling than 78% of South Dakota towns.

    554 people · Hamlin County · median home $192,600 · income $75,688 · Jan low 3°F · 34 in snow

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14. 12Humboldt, South Dakota

    Better for families than 92% of South Dakota towns

    Humboldt is a town of 579 people in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It also ranks easier by car than 98% of South Dakota towns and more upscale than 94% of South Dakota towns.

    579 people · Minnehaha County · median home $227,700 · income $95,469 · Jan low 5°F · 31 in snow

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15. 11Hartford, South Dakota

    Better for families than 92% of South Dakota towns

    Hartford is a city of 3,354 people in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It also ranks easier by car than 98% of South Dakota towns and more upscale than 94% of South Dakota towns.

    3,354 people · Minnehaha County · median home $257,700 · income $99,893 · Jan low 7°F · 41 in snow

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16. 10Mina, South Dakota

    Better for families than 94% of South Dakota towns

    Mina is a community of 554 people in Edmunds County, South Dakota. It also ranks more upscale than 89% of South Dakota towns and quieter than 87% of South Dakota towns.

    554 people · Edmunds County · median home $378,600 · income $103,333 · Jan low 3°F · 40 in snow

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17. 9Colton, South Dakota

    Better for families than 94% of South Dakota towns

    Colton is a city of 738 people in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It also ranks more upscale than 94% of South Dakota towns and easier by car than 90% of South Dakota towns.

    738 people · Minnehaha County · median home $192,900 · income $83,750 · Jan low 7°F · 40 in snow

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18. 8Ipswich, South Dakota

    Better for families than 94% of South Dakota towns

    Ipswich is a city of 928 people in Edmunds County, South Dakota. It also ranks more upscale than 89% of South Dakota towns and quieter than 87% of South Dakota towns.

    928 people · Edmunds County · median home $164,700 · income $74,167 · Jan low 3°F · 34 in snow

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19. 7Meadow View Addition, South Dakota

    Better for families than 96% of South Dakota towns

    Meadow View Addition is a community of 531 people in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It also ranks easier by car than 94% of South Dakota towns and more upscale than 87% of South Dakota towns.

    531 people · Minnehaha County · median home $250,600 · income $99,760 · Jan low 9°F · 45 in snow

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20. 6Crooks, South Dakota

    Better for families than 96% of South Dakota towns

    Crooks is a city of 1,362 people in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It also ranks easier by car than 94% of South Dakota towns and more upscale than 87% of South Dakota towns.

    1,362 people · Minnehaha County · median home $295,400 · income $98,984 · Jan low 7°F · 45 in snow

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21. 5Groton, South Dakota

    Better for families than 97% of South Dakota towns

    Groton is a city of 1,380 people in Brown County, South Dakota. It also ranks easier by car than 94% of South Dakota towns and more of a college town than 74% of South Dakota towns.

    1,380 people · Brown County · median home $190,600 · income $89,861 · Jan low 5°F · 32 in snow

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22. 4Alexandria, South Dakota

    Better for families than 98% of South Dakota towns

    Alexandria is a city of 649 people in Hanson County, South Dakota. It also ranks more of a college town than 90% of South Dakota towns and better for cycling than 84% of South Dakota towns.

    649 people · Hanson County · median home $180,200 · income $102,679 · Jan low 6°F · 36 in snow

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23. 3Platte, South Dakota

    Better for families than 99% of South Dakota towns

    Platte is a city of 1,296 people in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. It also ranks hipper than 97% of South Dakota towns and better for retirees than 92% of South Dakota towns.

    1,296 people · Charles Mix County · median home $179,200 · income $72,700 · Jan low 11°F · 46 in snow

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24. 2Colonial Pine Hills, South Dakota

    Better for families than 99% of South Dakota towns

    Colonial Pine Hills is a community of 1,903 people in Pennington County, South Dakota. It also ranks more upscale than 100% of South Dakota towns and more vibrant than 70% of South Dakota towns.

    1,903 people · Pennington County · median home $406,500 · income $98,696 · Jan low 16°F · 54 in snow

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25. 1Shindler, South Dakota

    Better for families than 100% of South Dakota towns

    Shindler is a community of 607 people in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It also ranks more upscale than 99% of South Dakota towns and easier by car than 94% of South Dakota towns.

    607 people · Lincoln County · median home $617,600 · income $146,154 · Jan low 9°F · 49 in snow

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