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Brookings, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Brookings County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
23,710
Population
1,698/sq mi density
$61,979
Median Income
$31,799 per capita
$243,600
Home Value
$308,760 Zillow
$862
Median Rent
24.4% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
218
Violent Crime/100K
1,273 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$61,979 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$243,600 home value, $862/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
218 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Brookings has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches. The area receives 35.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,655 ft (504 m) |
| Area | 14.0 sq mi (36.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,698/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3034°N, 96.7873°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Brookings County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brookings Regional (BKX) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 79.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0424 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in |
Brookings has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.4").