Pension Plans in South Dakota, Ranked by Health Score
South Dakota has 1 pension plans covering 78,000 participants. The average funding ratio is 96.6%, ranking #2 among all states.
South Dakota has 1 pension plans in our dataset, ranked below by the LakeQuality pension-health composite. The score combines current funding ratio (50%), multi-year funding trend (30%), and PBGC risk classification (20%) into a 0-100 grade.
Top-of-list plans usually combine funded ratios at or above 90% with stable multi-year trajectories and low PBGC risk. Public-sector teacher and employee retirement systems dominate the top rankings in many states because their large asset bases support institutional investment management. Each plan below links to its full profile — multi-year funding history, participant demographics, sponsor financials where available, and the underlying factors driving the composite grade.
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Total Plans
78,000
Participants
96.6%
Avg Funding
$14.2B
Total Assets
| # | Plan Name | Participants | Funding Ratio | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS) | 78,000 | 96.8% | A |
Frequently Asked Questions
South Dakota has 1 pension plans covering 78,000 participants, with combined assets of $14.2B against $14.7B in liabilities.
The average funding ratio across South Dakota pension plans is 96.6%. All plans are adequately funded.
South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS) is the top-rated plan in South Dakota with a funding ratio of 96.8% and a Pension Health Grade of A.
Plans ranked by Pension Health Score: 50% funding ratio, 30% 3-year funding trend, 20% PBGC risk level.