Utica, South Dakota is a small town located near the Missouri River in Union County. It has been ranked highly on the website BestPlaces, which evaluates quality of life metrics like cost of living, crime rates, education and health care. Utica scored an overall ranking of 72 out of 100, which is higher than many other small towns in the region. Its General BestPlaces score was particularly impressive at 80/100. This score looks at amenities and services available for residents, housing affordability, and job opportunities. In this regard Utica offers its citizens many advantages over other nearby communities. Additionally, while there are no major cities in the area, Utica is close to larger cities such as Sioux Falls and Omaha where residents can access more shopping and entertainment options. Overall, it can be said that 57067 Utica ranks highly compared to other small towns in the region when looking at BestPlaces rankings.
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