Brown County, SD

Living in Brown County

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Bikeability 28
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Walkability 39
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 14
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Affordability 78
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Public Safety 59
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 87
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Colleges 20
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Schools 66
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Residents

39k Population +2.9k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
29% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
61% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black2%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American3%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate32%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$58k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
15  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector68%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office23%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$167k Median Home Value +$51k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$609 Median Monthly Rent +$205 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier21%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity41%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas9%
Utility gas46%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Brown County

42
United States45
South Dakota31

Property Crime in Brown County

37
United States48
South Dakota34

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump60%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 12 0 7
Feb 17 1 7
Mar 29 1 7
Apr 44 2 4
May 56 3 0
Jun 65 4 0
Jul 71 3 0
Aug 69 3 0
Sep 59 2 0
Oct 45 2 1
Nov 29 1 7
Dec 16 1 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brown County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding24
Tornado19
Blizzard13
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Brown County, SD

Private Schools

Private Schools near Brown County, SD

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Colleges

Colleges near Brown County, SD

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Presentation College
10 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Brown County, SD

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Avera St Lukes
11 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Brown County, SD

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