Kennebec, South Dakota, is a small rural town with a population of 575. It is located in Lyman County in the northeastern part of the state. In terms of bestplaces rankings, Kennebec has a total score of 54 out of 100 and ranks 1,681 in the state of South Dakota. Specifically, this small town's livability score stands at 57/100 which ranks it 1,884th out of 2,558 cities and towns. The crime rate here is quite low compared to other US cities as it only has 12 per 1,000 residents which puts it at 72nd out of 607 cities in South Dakota. Additionally, Kennebec has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, slightly lower than both the national and state averages. Furthermore, housing prices remain quite affordable here with median home prices standing at 79k USD and rental costs being 2,020 USD per month for a two-bedroom apartment. Therefore, overall this small city offers citizens a safe environment to live in while also having relatively low living costs making it an attractive place for those who are looking for such features.
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