5 cities tracked | Avg BoomScore: 42 | Population: 365,605
| # | City | Score | Pop Growth | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sioux Falls | 47 | +1.33% | Emerging |
| 2 | Brookings | 45 | +2.34% | Emerging |
| 3 | Rapid City | 40 | +0.35% | Emerging |
| 4 | Aberdeen | 39 | -0.06% | Stable |
| 5 | Watertown | 38 | +2.34% | Stable |
25 cities with the highest growth scores for 2026-2027. Data-backed, updated quarterly.