Maltby, SD is a small town located in the state of South Dakota. It is an idyllic and peaceful community with a population of only 154 people. Despite its size, Maltby is highly ranked in many categories on the BestPlaces website. For example, Maltby ranks well for its low cost of living index, with an index score of 91 out of 100 possible points. Maltby also has excellent education scores, with a public school rating of 8 out of 10 and private schools scoring 6 out of 10. Additionally, Maltby's crime rate is low and it was rated 5th best place to live in South Dakota by BestPlaces based on its overall livability score. The community was also rated the #1 most affordable city to live in all of South Dakota by Priceonomics due to its low home values and high median household incomes relative to other areas in the state. All these rankings make Maltby a desirable place to live for those looking for quality yet affordable living options.
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