You know that South Dakota has a low crime rate and countless friendly people, but did you know that these 10 places in South Dakota were ranked the safest? We checked out what the Neighborhood Scout had to say and you may be surprised to see which towns were named the safest places in South Dakota:

10. Kimball

Located in Brule County, Kimball is a town of under 800 people that may look small on the outside, but is big in terms of community pride and friendly neighbors.

Address: Kimball, SD 57355

9. Burke

Home to approximately 600 residents, this Gregory County town is conveniently located near bigger towns like Pierre, Yankton, and Vermillion. Is that a win win or what? We thought so, too!

Address: Burke, SD 57523

8. Wessington Springs

The motto of this Jearuld County town of 1,000 says it all: it's a "great place to spend a day, a week, or the rest of your life!" (Don't mind if we do!)

Address: Wessington Springs, SD 57382

7. Ipswich

With a population of 954, this Edmunds County town makes number 7 on our list. Are you seeing a trend with the safety in these small towns?

Address: Ipswich, SD 57451

6. Bowdle

Another Edmunds County town makes the list! With 502 people, the little-known town of Bowdle - which is home to a beautiful library, restaurants, and shops - is hands-down one of the best places to live in South Dakota.

Address: Bowdle, SD 57428

5. Faith

Located in Meade County is the aptly named town of Faith, which is home to not only one of the best town names on our list, but also a larger-than-life replica of Sue: the complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton known that was discovered just outside of town.

Address: Faith, SD 57626

4. Tyndall

Find peace and safety in the Bon Homme county town of Tyndall. With just over 1,000 residents, it's the biggest town on the list!

Not only is Tyndall home to peace and serenity, but also the delicious Tyndall Bakery (pictured)!

Address: Tyndall, SD 57066

3. Frankfort

With only 149 residents, the Spink County town of Frankfort is the smallest town on our list, but is still one of the safest places to live in South Dakota.

Address: Frankfort, SD 57440

2. Buffalo

Not to be confused with the large and over-populated Buffalo, New York; Buffalo, South Dakota is definitely one of the best places to raise a family, as it is #2 on our list of the safest towns in South Dakota.

Address: Buffalo, SD 57720

1. Colome

The safest place to live in South Dakota is none other than Colome. The population of this safe and peaceful town is just under 300. Visit Colome in Tripp County and see why it's the place you're going to want to raise you kids.

Address: Colome, SD 57528

Now that you know what towns made the list, did they surprise you? What other towns should be on the list? Share your thoughts on the safest places to live in South Dakota with us in the comments!