Leola, SD is a small town located in McPherson County in South Dakota. It has a population of 810, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2019 estimates. The city ranks highly on BestPlaces.net's quality of life index with a score of 77 out of 100 and is considered an attractive place to live due to its low cost of living and safety rating of 90 out of 100. Leola also ranks highly for education with public schools receiving an A+ grade from BestPlaces.net and several higher learning institutions nearby including Northern State University, Presentation College, and South Dakota State University. The city has a strong sense of community spirit with several annual events like the Potato Festival and Winterfest providing great opportunities for local residents to come together and celebrate the area’s culture and heritage. Overall, Leola provides an excellent quality of life with its combination of affordable living costs, safety, educational opportunities, and strong community spirit making it one of the top ranked cities in South Dakota by BestPlaces.net.
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