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Brookings, SD
South Dakota · Brookings County
Brookings is a small city in South Dakota with a population of 23,710. Residents earn $61,979 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
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/5.0
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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
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Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$61,979 median income, 3.0% unemployment
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Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$243,600 home value, $862/mo rent
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
218 violent crimes/100K (43% below avg)
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Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.7% bachelor's degree or higher
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Mines
9
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Historic Markers
6
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Historic Markers Near Brookings, SD
6 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Brookings, SD.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Brookings/Hillcrest Park | Marker can be reached from the intersection of 6th Street (U.S. 14) and 17th Avenue, on the right when traveling east. |
| First Convention in Brookings County | Marker is at the intersection of 471st Avenue and 219th Street, on the right when traveling south on 471st Avenue. |
| Brookings County | You are about to enter. Marker is at the intersection of 471st Avenue and 220th Street, on the right when traveling north on 471st Avenue. |
| Medary Townsite | 1857-58 1871-79. Marker is at the intersection of 471st Avenue and 219th Street, on the right when traveling south on 471st Avenue. |
| Moody County | You are about to enter. Marker is at the intersection of 471st Avenue and 220th Street, on the right when traveling north on 471st Avenue. |
| Medary | Marker is at the intersection of 471st Avenue and 219th Street, on the right when traveling south on 471st Avenue. |