Brookings County, SD

Living in Brookings County

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Bikeability 40
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Walkability 56
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Commute 98
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Public Transit 24
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Affordability 78
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Public Safety 84
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Airports 13
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Hospitals 85
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Colleges 34
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Schools 64
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Residents

35k Population +3.4k (2010–19)
27  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
40% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
53% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years43%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black1%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate25%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household53%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone14%

Economy

$58k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
17  mi Average Commute
77% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector67%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$179k Median Home Value +$41k (2010–19)
29% Built 2000 or Later
$660 Median Monthly Rent +$169 (2010–19)
52% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier17%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity41%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas12%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas42%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Brookings County

United States45
South Dakota31

Property Crime in Brookings County

United States48
South Dakota34

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (43%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump53%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 14 1 7
Feb 19 1 6
Mar 31 1 7
Apr 45 2 3
May 57 3 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 71 3 0
Aug 69 3 0
Sep 60 3 0
Oct 47 2 1
Nov 31 1 7
Dec 18 1 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brookings County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding26
Tornado17
Blizzard12
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Brookings County, SD

Private Schools

Private Schools near Brookings County, SD

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St Thomas School
30 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Brookings County, SD

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Brookings County, SD

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Airports

Airports near Brookings County, SD

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Joe Foss Field
55 miles, S
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