Astoria, SD is a small city located in the state of South Dakota. With a population of just 636 people, Astoria doesn't have many residents. However, it is still highly ranked according to BestPlaces.net, an independent research organization that ranks cities and towns based on various factors such as cost of living, crime rates, education levels and housing affordability. According to their rankings, Astoria has low unemployment rate of 4.2%, high median household income of $53,542 and moderate poverty rate of 11%. Additionally, Astoria is also rated highly for its low crime rate – it has one of the lowest rates in the state and well below the national average. Moreover, its citizens enjoy higher-than-average life expectancy at 81 years old compared to the US average of 78 years old. All these ratings make Astoria an attractive place to live for those looking for a small-town lifestyle with low crime levels and high quality of life.
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