Internet rankings for South Dakota
How South Dakota cities compare on home internet, among places with 5,000+ residential locations. Statewide, about 66% of locations can get fiber and 77% can get gigabit-class service.
Most fiber in South Dakota
| # | Place | can get fiber |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitchell | 97% |
| 2 | Aberdeen | 84% |
| 3 | Brookings | 84% |
| 4 | Sioux Falls | 64% |
| 5 | Spearfish | 36% |
| 6 | Rapid City | 34% |
| 7 | Watertown | 27% |
| 8 | Yankton | 24% |
| 9 | Pierre | 3% |
| 10 | Huron | 1% |
Best gigabit availability in South Dakota
| # | Place | can get gigabit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spearfish | 99% |
| 2 | Pierre | 98% |
| 3 | Mitchell | 97% |
| 4 | Aberdeen | 91% |
| 5 | Sioux Falls | 91% |
| 6 | Brookings | 83% |
| 7 | Rapid City | 60% |
| 8 | Watertown | 41% |
| 9 | Yankton | 24% |
| 10 | Huron | 1% |
Best-connected households in South Dakota
| # | Place | of households have broadband |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sioux Falls | 93% |
| 2 | Spearfish | 92% |
| 3 | Pierre | 90% |
| 4 | Rapid City | 90% |
| 5 | Brookings | 89% |
| 6 | Aberdeen | 88% |
| 7 | Watertown | 87% |
| 8 | Huron | 86% |
| 9 | Yankton | 85% |
| 10 | Mitchell | 85% |
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Sources: FCC National Broadband Map (December 31, 2025) and U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates. Provider-reported; describes areas, not addresses. Methodology.