Brentford, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Brown County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
84 Population 525/sq mi density
44°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Brentford, SD

At a Glance

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

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%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brentford a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Data Overview

People

Population84
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density525/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.6%

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%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain22.4 in/yr
AQI24 (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
Broadband100.0%
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.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.