Brookings County, SD
Living in Brookings County
Bikeability40
Walkability56
Commute98
Public Transit24
Affordability78
Public Safety84
Airports13
Hospitals85
Colleges34
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools64
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
35kPopulation+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
$58kMedian 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
$179kMedian Home Value+$41k (2010–19)
29%Built 2000 or Later
$660Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Brookings County, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Brookings County, SD
Volga Christian School
7 miles, SW
Poinsett Colony Elementary School
19 miles, N
St Thomas School
30 miles, SW
Madison Christian School
31 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Brookings County, SD
South Dakota State University
4 miles, S
Dakota State University
30 miles, SW
Southwest Minnesota State University
52 miles, E
University of Sioux Falls
58 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Brookings County, SD
Brookings Health System
5 miles, S
Hendricks Community Hospital
21 miles, NE
Avera Flandreau Hospital-Cah
25 miles, SE
Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center
27 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Brookings County, SD
Joe Foss Field
55 miles, S
Aberdeen Regional Airport
109 miles, NW
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
138 miles, S
St. Cloud Regional Airport
156 miles, NE