South Dakota Ranks As One Of The Worst States For Single Folks

Love on a Budget? South Dakota's Dating Scene Ranks Among the Nation's Most Challenging.

As Valentine's Day draws near and rising costs make dating more expensive, new research from WalletHub reveals where singles have the BEST and WORST odds of finding romance...affordably.

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The personal finance company analyzed all 50 states using 29 dating-friendliness factors, from the percentage of single adults and unemployment rates to dining options and online dating opportunities.

The findings suggest singles in South Dakota face a limited dating pool and fewer venues for traditional dates, though mobile dating apps may offer some advantages.

Worst States For Singles

42. Kansas
43. Mississippi
44. South Dakota
45. South Carolina
46. Alaska
47. North Dakota
48. Wyoming
49. Arkansas
50. West Virginia

Best States For Singles

1. Florida
2. New York
3. Texas
4. California
5. Illinois
6. Wisconsin
7. Pennsylvania
8. Massachusetts
9. Ohio
10. Minnesota