Rockford, South Dakota is a small town located in the Sioux Falls Metropolitan Area. It has a population of just under 3,000 people and is ranked #38 out of 654 cities in South Dakota according to BestPlaces.net. This ranking considers things such as affordability, cost of living, job market and the overall quality of life in Rockford. The median home price for this area is $182,000, which is higher than average for the state but still quite reasonable when compared to larger cities throughout the country. Furthermore, Rockford boasts an unemployment rate that is below the national average and a relatively low crime rate when compared to other cities its size. In short, Rockford offers residents a desirable combination of affordable real estate prices and quality living standards.
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