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Brentford, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Brown County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
84 Population 525/sq mi density
44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
282 Violent Crime/100K 1,976 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
282 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Brentford, SD

At a Glance

Violent Crime
282/100K
26% below
1,976/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
23% below
80.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
22.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
2% below
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Brentford Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Brentford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
183%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
74%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brentford a Good Place to Live?

C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Brentford reports 282 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,976/100K.

Education

25.8% of adults in Brentford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 80.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brentford has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population84
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density525/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans66.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$33,744
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty22.7%
County GDP$3,155M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,047

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership93.0%
Zillow$270,338
Housing Units49
Rent Burden22.6%

Crime

F
Violent282/100K
Property1,976/100K

Health

Obesity31.4%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death6,876/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain24.1 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,299 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+80.3%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute27 min
Broadband43.0%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Brentford was built in 1948.
28.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.