Brookings, SD
Living in Brookings
Bikeability49
Walkability64
Commute100
Public Transit30
Affordability83
Public Safety80
Airports14
Hospitals86
Colleges34
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools50
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
24kPopulation+2.6k (2010–19)
24 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
46%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
46%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years51%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black2%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate22%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree17%
Households
Family household46%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone18%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
15 mi Average Commute
72%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector68%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$181kMedian Home Value+$40k (2010–19)
30%Built 2000 or Later
$670Median Monthly Rent+$163 (2010–19)
43%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached47%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K32%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity48%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas47%
Crime
Violent Crime in Brookings
United States45
South Dakota31
Brookings County17
Property Crime in Brookings
United States48
South Dakota34
Brookings County22
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 45 | 3 | 4 |
| 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 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brookings
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding22
Tornado13
Blizzard9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Brookings, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Brookings, SD
Volga Christian School
7 miles, W
Poinsett Colony Elementary School
24 miles, N
St Thomas School
26 miles, SW
Madison Christian School
28 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Brookings, SD
South Dakota State University
1 miles, N
Dakota State University
26 miles, SW
Southwest Minnesota State University
52 miles, E
University of Sioux Falls
53 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Brookings, SD
Brookings Health System
1 miles, NE
Avera Flandreau Hospital-Cah
20 miles, SE
Hendricks Community Hospital
23 miles, NE
Madison Regional Health System
27 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Brookings, SD
Joe Foss Field
50 miles, S
Aberdeen Regional Airport
113 miles, NW
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
133 miles, S
St. Cloud Regional Airport
159 miles, NE