Porcupine, SD is a small town located in the northwest corner of South Dakota. It has a population of around 400 people and is part of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. According to BestPlaces, Porcupine has an overall rank of #2890 out of the more than 10,000 cities evaluated throughout the United States. This ranking is based on factors like cost of living, crime rate, education system, weather conditions and housing affordability among other criteria. Porcupine ranks particularly well in terms of crime rate (#1712) and housing affordability (#1447). It also has good rankings for cost of living (#2439) and average commute time (#2341). Education-wise, the city scores slightly lower at #3313. Despite its small size, Porcupine has plenty to offer for those looking to live there. The city boasts great rankings when it comes to safety, affordability and convenience making it an attractive option for potential residents.
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