Imlay, South Dakota is a small rural community located in the rolling hills of the southeastern part of the state. Despite its size and remote location, Imlay has received numerous accolades from BestPlaces.net, an online resource for comparing cities and neighborhoods based on economic data. Imlay ranked highly in several categories including Cost of Living Index, Employment Rate, Crime Rate, Housing Affordability, Education Quality, Health Care Quality and Weather. Most notably, Imlay ranked first in its Cost of Living Index with a score of 67 out of 100. With this low cost of living combined with its attractive surroundings and quality amenities, it’s not surprising that Imlay is considered one of the best places to live in South Dakota.
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