Brookings, South Dakota

Population 22,320

Brookings is located in Brookings County, SD. The population is 22,320, making Brookings the largest city in Brookings County and the 4th largest city in the state of South Dakota.

There are 6 public schools in Brookings with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Brookings is very low , and there are 41 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Brookings is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Brookings property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Brookings include Brookings Township, Aurora Township and Aurora.

Brookings Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 3.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 48.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 47.2%

Crime Rate

40.47% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 68
  • Violent Crimes: 218
  • Robbery: 4
  • Burglary: 113
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

36.78% Higher than national avg.
  • 41 offenders in Brookings
  • 18.37 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

253 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 6
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 243

Unemployment

Low 2.6%
  • South Dakota unemployment average: 2.4%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Brookings, SD and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Brookings's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.

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41 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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153 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Brookings, SD issued 153 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 153 permits, 72 were issued for single family homes and 81 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Brookings, SD issued 146 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 146 permits, 71 were issued for single family homes and 75 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $604
  • 1 Bedroom: $608
  • 2 Bedrooms: $800
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,136
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,369

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Environmental Hazards

253 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Brookings, SD has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Brookings, SD is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.22 Average
    Brookings, SD is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 16.23°
  • February 18.6°
  • March 34.63°
  • April 46.03°
  • May 57.7°
  • June 67.52°
  • July 71.82°
  • August 70.93°
  • September 59.83°
  • October 49.5°
  • November 34.03°
  • December 18.63°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Brookings, SD

Earthquakes
Brookings, SD has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Brookings, SD has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Brookings, SD has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Brookings, SD has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Brookings, SD: $47,060

Unemployment

Unemployment in Brookings is 2.6%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 2.4% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 40.90%
White Collar - 59.10%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Dennis Daugaard
  • Sen. Mike Rounds
  • Sen. John Thune

City Representatives

  • Kristi Noem

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

15 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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