Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls — Augustana University's home — is South Dakota's largest city, with an estimated population of nearly 220,000 residents as of early 2025. It is one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. and features a robust culture and economy, as well as countless options for adventure, entertainment, food and sought-after internship and clinical opportunities. Sioux Falls is a great place to learn, live, play and stay!

Sioux Falls was named the No. 1 U.S. city for new college grads in 2026!

"Its top 10 employment ranking, excellent affordability and solid social scores make it one of the most well-rounded metros in the country for young professionals." — Checkr

• For several consecutive years, Sioux Falls ranked as the Best City for Young Professionals in 2021, according to SmartAsset.
• ZipRecruiter identified Sioux Falls as the third Hottest Job Market in 2020, based on the growing number of job postings and average number of job openings per job seeker as well as the median wage among other criteria.

• WalletHub ranked Sioux Falls as one of the Happiest Cities in America for 2025. Also, Sioux Falls was named among the Best-Run Cities.

"Sioux Falls enchants residents with its friendly community, abundant parks and recreation options and a strong economy with ample job opportunities. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Big Sioux River and rolling plains, it offers a serene setting to establish roots." — Livability

• In 2024-25, Sioux Falls was named a Top 100 Place to Live in the U.S. by Livability, as well as the Top 25 Best Places to Live in the Midwest.
• In 2024, Sioux Falls was ranked in theTop 50 for Places to Live for Families by Fortune.
• Sioux Falls was named the Most Affordable City in America by Reader's Digest in 2023.