The Rankings of Pennington, SD County are an important reference for understanding the quality of life in the area. According to BestPlaces.net, Pennington County has a Cost of Living Index of 92, which is below the national average. This means that the cost of living in Pennington is relatively lower than other places in the United States. Additionally, Pennington County also has a high job market rating with unemployment rate at just 3 percent and a good median household income at $56,000 per year. The area also receives high marks for its safety with chance of being a victim of crime just 1%. Finally, Pennington county residents enjoy low levels of air pollution and commute times that are below the national average. These rankings all taken together make Pennington County one of the best places to live for its citizens.
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