Howes, SD is a small town located in western South Dakota. According to the Best Places rankings, Howes has an overall score of 58 out of 100. This score is based on factors such as cost of living, crime rate, education levels, housing and weather. The cost of living ranks above average in comparison to other cities in South Dakota with an index score of 87 out of 100. Crime rates are slightly above average with a rating of 56 out of 100. Education levels are slightly below average with a rating of 54 out of 100. Housing scores near the national average with a rating of 74 out of 100 and the weather is rated well with an index score of 70 out of 100. Overall Howes ranks slightly lower than other cities in South Dakota due to its higher crime rate and lower education levels but still provides its residents with excellent housing options and good weather conditions.
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