People are moving to South Dakota in droves and the state's population is expected to continue to rise in the years to come.

In a new video that's already amassed nearly half a million views, one YouTuber gives the top ten biggest reasons why people are packing their bags and moving to the Mount Rushmore State in record numbers.

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What are some of the top reasons?

10) Healthcare: South Dakota has some of the best healthcare in the entire country so this isn't a surprise.

9) Great Small Towns: The Mount Rushmore State has no shortage of notable small towns.

8) Low Cost of Living: South Dakota is one of the cheapest places to live in the U.S., and even though inflation hasn't gone away, the low cost (compared to other states) makes it sting a bit less.

What are the rest? Watch the entertaining, ten-minute video and find out!

Take a look at the entire list by watching the whole video yourself in the YouTube link below.

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