Sioux Falls Makes Top 10 for "Best Run Cities"

Great news for our city! Sioux Falls ranks in the Top 10 among "America's Best-Run Cities" according to a new study.

Wallet Hub did a comprehensive 2025 study of 148 of the largest cities in the United States to determine the effectiveness of local leadership based on the city's operating efficiency.

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For each city, WalletHub constructed a “Quality of City Services” score, comprising 36 key performance indicators grouped into six service categories, which was then measured against the city’s total per-capita budget.

Those six service categories rankings are:

  • Financial Stability
  • Education
  • Health
  • Safety
  • Economy
  • Infrastructure and Pollution
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What makes Sioux Falls stand out?

Sioux Falls scored particularly well with a Quality of City Services rank of 16 and a Total Budget per capita rank of 17, demonstrating our city's ability to deliver excellent services while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

Sioux Falls excels in the Economic Strength category as it is tied for having the lowest unemployment rate in the country, showcasing our robust job market and economic stability.

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Our city also did well in the Environmental Quality area, tying for 4th place for least air pollution, reflecting the commitment to maintaining a clean, healthy environment.

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Finally, Sioux Falls had a very strong showing in the Financial Responsibility area. Our city demonstrates strong fiscal management, balancing quality services with responsible budgeting - a key factor in achieving this top-ten ranking.

You can see the complete study at Wallet Hub.

Source: Wallet Hub

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