Big Springs, SD is a small city located in western South Dakota. It has an estimated population of 262 people according to the 2010 census. Despite its small size, Big Springs has recently been the recipient of numerous accolades and rankings from BestPlaces.net. The city was ranked as having the fourth lowest cost of living index out of all cities in South Dakota, making it an ideal place for those looking to save money on housing costs. Additionally, Big Springs was also rated as having one of the highest overall safety scores in the state and ranked highly for its low violent crime rate. All of these factors combined make Big Springs a great place to live and work, as evidenced by its strong community ratings.
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