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Vermillion, SD
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#LOVermillion
I attended USD and returned several years later, recognizing the quality of life Vermillion offers. It is a great example of what the best of small town living can be in the midwest US. There are somewhat limited entertainment opportunities and dining options, but only when compared to much bigger communities that come with all the down sides of metro areas. Sioux City and Sioux Falls are both less than an hour away with all the choices one could want. In return, we get a family-friendly community full of very loyal and enthusiastic "townies". USD helps to bring in a lot of diversity and culture and is an amazing college. Some say there is nothing to do here; I definitely differ in that opinion. The area is rich with outdoor activities year-round, being located along the Missouri River. Camping, hiking, kayaking, hunting and fishing are all popular activities among 'locals'. The USD campus is always bustling with athletic events, art showings, concerts, etc etc. As well, the amount of music, theatre, dining, etc available in nearby communities means one has many choices. Vermillion really offers the best of the best and I am SO happy that we decided to make it our home! Some statistics that show low income rates, I believe are really skewed as a large part of Vermillion's population are college students and they are naturally not working full time jobs. Low unemployment, friendly people, lots to do without big city crime, traffic or pollution. Low cost-of-living, low taxes (!) and great quality of life!