CNBC 2025 · #35 of 50
South Dakota
Less favourableFell 2 ranks since CNBC 2024 (#33 → #35)
Overall score
77 /100
Rank #35 of 50
Best for
Category snapshot
Top strengths
- Business Friendliness #2
- Cost of Doing Business #16
- Cost of Living #16
Areas to improve
- Technology & Innovation #49
- Workforce #47
Founder Lens highlight
Bootstrapper — #15 of 50 · 56/100
StateCompass derived from CNBC category scores — not CNBC's official overall rank.