Trenton is a small city in South Dakota located along the Missouri River. It has a population of only 2,269 people according to the 2010 census. Despite its small size, Trenton is one of the top-ranking cities in South Dakota for quality of life and overall well-being. According to Bestplaces.net, Trenton ranks highly in crime rate, education level, cost of living, and housing affordability. The city has a remarkably low violent crime rate (86th percentile) and an impressively low unemployment rate (92nd percentile). Education wise, Trenton ranks high with an impressive ranking of 5th percentile for education level and 4th percentile for school quality. Furthermore, Trenton's cost of living index is 90th percentile and its housing affordability index stands at 97th percentile. These rankings indicate that Trenton is an ideal location for families looking to move into a safe and affordable area with excellent educational opportunities.
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