Sioux Falls is GREAT!!!
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10/10/2006
My wife and I moved from the Omaha area 5 years ago. Omaha is a great city, but the crime rate is high and the taxes will drain your bank account.
There are several positives to living in the Sioux Falls area: Low crime rate, Low property taxes, Affordable housing with new construction (residential/commercial) all over the city, Strong economy with the lowest unemployment rate in the nation, An abundance of shopping/eating venues, Multiple parks/swimming pools, Excellent school system with the 3 public high schools ranked in the top 1,200 in the nation (22,000+ in US) and Sioux Falls only catholic high school ranked in the top 50 (1,100+ in US), Top notch health care system with Sioux Valley Hospital ranking in the top 50 in 3 specialties (5,100+ in US), Continuing education opportunities with public/private colleges and tech schools, Four season weather (winters can be rough), Easy access to 2 interstate systems (I-90/I-29) with Omaha and Minneapolis 3-4 hours away.
Sioux Falls is lacking some cultural and ethnic diversity, but this is changing as the city continues to grow. No town/city is perfect and every person has his/her opinion of what the ideal town/city is. Some enjoy the hustle and bustle of a NYC, L.A., or Chicago. If you prefer a slower pace with the setting to raise a family, start a business, or re-locate yourself, Sioux Falls is an A+.
Derek | Dell Rapids, SD