Pierre Area
American City Business Journal, the nation’s largest publisher of metropolitan business newspapers, says the Pierre area (Hughes County) ranks first in the state and 95th in the nation for quality of life.
For businesses, Pierre, South Dakota, does have its advantages:
No corporate income tax
No personal property tax
No inheritance tax
Lowest average unemployment insurance rates
Fourth lowest overall crime rate state in the nation
Expansion Management Education Quotient Gold Medal school district
Over 25 percent of adults with college degrees
No personal income tax
No business inventory tax
Competitive workers' compensation rates
Right-to-work state
Average commute time of under 10 minutes
Highest graduation rates in the nation
For a quality lifestyle, Pierre, South Dakota, has just as many advantages:
Check out life along the Missouri River, with its bountiful game, fish and recreational opportunities, at www.pierre.org.
