Brookings

Brookings, South Dakota Overview

Brookings scores 53.1/100 overall (B), ranking #12 of 20 cities in South Dakota — below the state composite of 81.8. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 74/100, while Economy lags at 37/100.

Income & Employment in Brookings

The median household income in Brookings is $61,979, 14% below the statewide median of $72,280. Population grew 1.2% recently.

Cost of Living in Brookings

The median home value is $243,600. Median monthly rent is $862. Renters spend 16.7% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Brookings

The adult obesity rate in Brookings is 35.9%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 7.8%. Residents report an average of 17.2 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. South Dakota ranks #24 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Brookings

Brookings has a high school graduation rate of 90%. The student-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. Per-pupil spending is $11,811. The city has 6 public schools serving 3,446 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Brookings

The annual average temperature in Brookings is 50°F. Summers average 73.3°F. Winters average 25.9°F. Annual precipitation is 34.2 inches. The average commute of 11.5 minutes is notably short.

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