Agar, South Dakota is a small town located in the center of the state. It has a population of just over 200 people and it is the smallest city in the state. Despite its small size, it has achieved impressive rankings from Best Places. The overall rankings for Agar put it in the top 25% of all cities in the U.S and these rankings take into account factors such as cost of living, crime rates, housing affordability and education levels. Agar ranks particularly well when it comes to cost of living, with only 8% of other US cities having lower costs. Crime rate also ranks low compared to other towns in South Dakota and across the country. Education levels are above average as well, with residents scoring higher than most on tests measuring educational attainment. Finally, housing affordability is high as well with about 80% of homes being affordable for families with median incomes.
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