Brookings Urban Area, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
34,968 332.4M (US)
Median Age
28.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
44.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,341 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
24.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$246,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$662 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$763 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

South Dakota
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 14
Feb 1 6 19
Mar 1 7 31
Apr 2 3 44
May 3 0 57
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 3 0 71
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 2 1 46
Nov 1 6 31
Dec 1 7 18

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 8, SD State House District 8, SD
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Schools

Hillcrest Elementary - 04
5 miles, S • 3.2 star
Medary Elementary - 05
5 miles, S • 3.2 star
Brookings High School - 01
5 miles, S • 3.7 star
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Colleges

South Dakota State University
4 miles, S • 2.8 star
Dakota State University
30 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Lake Area Technical College
39 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Brookings Health System
5 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Joe Foss Field
55 miles, S • 1.4 star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
109 miles, NW • 1 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
156 miles, E • 1 star
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