South Dakota Makes Top-10 Worst States For Singles

Finding romance for Valentine's Day in South Dakota apparently ain't that easy.

South Dakota ranks among the nation's worst states for single adults looking for love. 

WalletHub released a list of Best & Worst States For Singles and the data places South Dakota among the top 10 most challenging locations for singles.

Ranking 44th overall nationwide, South Dakota joins states like West Virginia, Arkansas, and Wyoming on the list of areas where dating dynamics present unique hurdles.

The 2025 analysis, which examined dating conditions across all 50 states, reveals some notable insights about South Dakota's dating landscape.

While the state maintains average standings in some categories like movie theater availability (25th) and crime rates (26th), it faces significant challenges in key areas.

Most notably, South Dakota ranks 49th in mobile dating opportunities and 48th in restaurants per capita – factors that can significantly impact dating experiences.

Here are the Top-10 Worst States For Singles...

1. West Virginia
2. Arkansas
3. North Dakota
4. Wyoming
5. Kentucky
6. Alaska
7. South Dakota
8. Kansas
9. South Carolina
10. New Mexico