Elmira, South Dakota is a small town located in Lincoln County. It has a population of just over 200 people and is considered to be one of the best places to live in the state. According to BestPlaces, Elmira ranks highly when it comes to cost of living, crime rate, education, amenities, housing, employment and diversity. The cost of living is 17 points higher than the US average while the crime rate is one point lower than the national average. Education in Elmira also receives a high score with a rating of A+ for both public schools and private schools. Amenities have an excellent rating with four stars out of five as well as housing with three stars out of five. Employment opportunities also receive good ratings with an overall score of B+. Lastly, Elmira scores highly for its diversity index with a rating of 75/100 which puts it among the top half of cities and towns in the US. Overall, Elmira is a great place to live due to its low cost of living and high quality services available to its citizens.
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