Best Job Markets in South Dakota
Cities ranked by lowest unemployment rate · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the best job markets in South Dakota based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest unemployment rate from lowest to highest. Marion leads the ranking with a value of 0.2% and a population of 1,004.
The top three cities are Marion (0.2%), Shindler (0.3%), and Wessington Springs (0.3%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national best job markets ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in South Dakota.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Marion | 0.2% | 1,004 |
| #2 | Shindler | 0.3% | 651 |
| #3 | Wessington Springs | 0.3% | 747 |
| #4 | Fort Pierre | 0.4% | 2,534 |
| #5 | Lake Preston | 0.4% | 539 |
| #6 | Lennox | 0.4% | 2,587 |
| #7 | Mount Vernon | 0.4% | 437 |
| #8 | Hoven | 0.6% | 341 |
| #9 | Kennebec | 0.6% | 367 |
| #10 | Bruce | 0.7% | 283 |
| #11 | Groton | 0.7% | 1,794 |
| #12 | Monroe | 0.7% | 239 |
| #13 | Pierre | 0.7% | 14,008 |
| #14 | Webster | 0.7% | 1,823 |
| #15 | Aurora | 0.8% | 1,407 |
| #16 | Big Stone City | 0.8% | 609 |
| #17 | Platte | 0.8% | 1,310 |
| #18 | Salem | 0.8% | 1,201 |
| #19 | Arlington | 0.9% | 833 |
| #20 | Britton | 0.9% | 1,117 |
| #21 | Dell Rapids | 0.9% | 3,947 |
| #22 | Stickney | 0.9% | 251 |
| #23 | Tripp | 0.9% | 563 |
| #24 | Alcester | 1.0% | 987 |
| #25 | Humboldt | 1.0% | 674 |
| #26 | Worthing | 1.0% | 1,087 |
| #27 | Harrisburg | 1.1% | 7,790 |
| #28 | Mitchell | 1.1% | 15,637 |
| #29 | Delmont | 1.2% | 196 |
| #30 | Hartford | 1.2% | 3,412 |
| #31 | Hayti | 1.2% | 393 |
| #32 | Lake Norden | 1.2% | 769 |
| #33 | Ramona | 1.2% | 427 |
| #34 | Faith | 1.3% | 327 |
| #35 | Piedmont | 1.3% | 956 |
| #36 | Brandon | 1.5% | 10,996 |
| #37 | Mobridge | 1.5% | 2,928 |
| #38 | Armour | 1.6% | 647 |
| #39 | Bryant | 1.6% | 761 |
| #40 | Buffalo | 1.6% | 282 |
| #41 | Volga | 1.7% | 2,246 |
| #42 | Crooks | 1.8% | 1,216 |
| #43 | Trent | 1.8% | 345 |
| #44 | Emery | 1.9% | 475 |
| #45 | Estelline | 1.9% | 862 |
| #46 | Hudson | 1.9% | 405 |
| #47 | Tea | 1.9% | 6,339 |
| #48 | Menno | 2.0% | 736 |
| #49 | Watertown | 2.0% | 22,859 |
| #50 | Canistota | 2.1% | 664 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the best job markets in South Dakota?
Marion ranks #1 for best job markets in South Dakota with a value of 0.2% and a population of 1,004.
How many cities are ranked for best job markets in South Dakota?
There are 50 cities ranked for best job markets in South Dakota. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does South Dakota compare to other states for best job markets?
You can compare South Dakota's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national best job markets page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.