Brookings, SD

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.

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

Economy

4.0 / 5.0

$61,979 median income, 3.0% unemployment

Affordability

4.5 / 5.0

$243,600 home value, $862/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

218 violent crimes/100K (43% below avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

49.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Brookings, SD.

Name	Year	Description
Brookings (near), SD	2011	White light getting larger&#44 then smaller and fading away
Brookings, SD	2009	Strange fast moving silent orbs seen over South Dakota skies.