Not to brag or anything, but South Dakota has a lot to brag about. Being the humble folks we are, however, South Dakotans choose to keep mostly quiet about our great state... until today! That being said, let us take a look at some of the things that make us so unique, via these 12 incredible facts about South Dakota.

1. We have all four seasons.

Not only do we have all four seasons, but we also find things we can enjoy in all of them! Spring brings a chance to get outside and start your garden, crack open your windows, and enjoy the gentle rainfall. In the summertime (when the weather is hot), it is time to get outside and camp, fish, and take in a drive-in movie or two. Come fall, we get to enjoy more comfortable temperatures and colorful leaves. Finally, though often downright cold, winter is still beautiful and brings us skiing, sledding, and snowman building.

2. South Dakota has lots of free music.

From the LifeLight Music Festival to Hills Alive and Jazzfest, South Dakota is a place that loves music and experiencing it with others.

3. Unparalleled beauty

The stunning natural beauty of the Mount Rushmore State is unlike anywhere else in the country and is something that South Dakotans never take for granted.

4. South Dakota is one of the safest places to live.

According to Neighborhood Scout, South Dakotans are 6.8 times less likely to be the victim of a crime than the average American.

5. We have a low cost of living.

The low cost of housing paired with no state income tax makes for an overall low cost of living you will not find anywhere else. (Is it just me or is this one of the BEST things about South Dakota?!)

6. Everyone knows everyone.

When someone mentions they know someone from South Dakota, you instinctually ask, "Oh, who?" Why? There's a 50/50 chance you will actually know the person coming from a state with only 850,000 people.

7. The nicest people live here.

I have said it before and I will say it again: South Dakotans coined the term "Midwest nice." Whether or not this is written somewhere is up for debate, but think about it: Have your neighbors ever brought you homemade caramel rolls in 20-degree weather just because they wanted to say hi? South Dakotans are known for stopping to help, holding doors open, and just being generally pleasant.

8. There are no traffic jams.

Go ahead: Get out on the interstate and drive for hundreds of miles, as we can almost guarantee you will not see any traffic. This being said, make sure to have some good music to keep you entertained because you may not see another car for miles!

9. Our state parks are unreal.

South Dakota has some of the nation's most beautiful state parks. From Custer to Palisades State Park, it is worth the time to visit each and every one.

10. East river vs. west river - you can experience it all.

From the east river prairie to the west river rolling hills, South Dakota has stunning scenic landscapes in each corner of the state.

11. There is an amazing art community.

There is an art revival happening in South Dakota. From a new appreciation for museums and places like the Terry Redlin Art Center to the up and coming Sioux Falls Design Center and The Local Artist publication, our appreciation for the arts has never been greater in this midwest state.

12. SoDak is a great place to open a small business.

If you are looking to own your own business, South Dakota is the place for you! In recent years, small businesses like the Filly Flair Boutique have seen enormous success having South Dakota as their home base.

With all of these incredible facts about South Dakota, we cannot imagine anyone not wanting to live here! What are your favorite things about South Dakota? Are you a native or a transplant? We would love to hear your story and favorite things in the comments! For even more incredible facts about South Dakota that you may or may not already know, check out these 7 Things You Didn’t Know About The History Of South Dakota!