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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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5. Faith
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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!

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Safest Places In South Dakota

Annie | June 10, 2019

Which cities and towns in South Dakota have the lowest crime rate? 

In terms of South Dakota towns with the lowest crime rates, check out the aforementioned Colome, Buffalo, and Frankfort.

Is Sioux Falls in South Dakota a safe place to live? 

Not only is Sioux Falls a safe place to live, it was named one of the safest communities in the country, as residents generally experience less violent AND non-violent crimes than in other cities of the same size!

What are some of the most dangerous places to live in South Dakota? 

While South Dakota is considered to be one of the safest states in America, there are a few places that see a small amount of crime. According to RoadSnacks, the worst places to live in South Dakota in terms of crime are Rapid City (where residents have a 1 in 26.1 chance of being the victim of theft or arson), Mitchell (1 in 179 chance of being the victim of a violent crime), and - surprisingly - Sioux Falls (which is still safer than other similarly-sized towns, but boasts a 1 in 222 chance of experiencing some sort of crime).

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