Brookings, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Brookings County County
Brookings, SD
At a Glance
How Brookings Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brookings's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Brookings a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Brookings residents earn a median household income of $61,979 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,799. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,382 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brookings is $243,600 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $325,401. Median rent is $862/month, with 24.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Brookings reports 85 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,177/100K.
Education
49.7% of adults in Brookings hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% above the national average). 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brookings has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.