South Dakota has 3 counties tracked by the Boom Town Index, with an average score of 43/100.
The state faces economic headwinds, with most counties scoring below the national median on growth indicators.
The top-performing county is Minnehaha County (BTI 50), while Lincoln County (BTI 34) trails the pack.
| Rank | County | BTI Score | Proj. Growth | GDP | Pop Growth | Income | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Minnehaha County | 50 | +0.7% | +3.8% | +1.5% | +9.9% | 2.9x |
| 02 | Pennington County | 44 | +0.5% | +2.3% | +1.5% | +8.4% | 4.3x |
| 03 | Lincoln County | 34 | +0.2% | -2.2% | +4.1% | +5.4% | 2.9x |