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Mission
City in South Dakota, United States
Overview
Mission is a small city set in south-central South Dakota, serving as a hub for Todd County and the surrounding Rosebud Sioux Reservation. Known for its strong community ties and rich Native American heritage, Mission offers an authentic rural Midwestern experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
South Dakota
Population
1,156
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
43.31°, -100.66°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$1,575
Local Cost
$1,065
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
50
English
100
Temperature
10.0°C
Summer Avg
24.0°C
Winter Avg
-3.2°C
Record High
46.4°C
Record Low
-26.3°C
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
517 mm
Internet Speed
22 Mbps
Upload
24 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
14
Walk Score
14
Footways
28.0
Airport
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Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 67/100.
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