According to Wallethub.com it looks like 2017 is, so far, looking good for the job seeker.  The nation's unemployment rate is down around 4.6%, the lowest since 2007.

Of course it's easier to find in some places than others.  Sioux Falls has made the list of the 'Top 5 Best Cities For Jobs'.  Here's how the list looks:

  1. Scottsdale, AZ
  2. Plano, TX
  3. Orlando, FL
  4. Sioux Falls, SD
  5. San Francisco, CA

Here are some of the factors taken into consideration when factoring finding employment in Sioux Falls (1=Best; 75=Avg.)

  • 1st: Unemployment Rate
  • 16th: % of Workforce Living in Poverty
  • 18th: Housing Affordability
  • 21st: Median Annual Income (Adjusted by Cost of Living)
  • 27th: Job Opportunities
  • 52nd: Time Spent Working & Commuting
  • 57th: Employment Growth
  • 73rd: Industry Variety

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