Yankton, South Dakota is a great place to live with an abundance of natural beauty, recreational activities, and community spirit. The county also receives highly positive rankings from bestplaces.net, which measures the quality of life in various cities and counties across the U.S. Yankton County, in particular, has been ranked #1 in both education and diversity as well as #3 for low crime rate. It's also rated #4 for its overall cost of living and #6 for housing affordability. In addition, Yankton County has been rated highly for its job opportunities, leisure activities, weather conditions, and air quality. All these factors make it a desirable place to live with a high quality of life for residents of all ages.
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