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Brookings, SD

Rated as an ideal community for families, students, young professionals and retirees alike, Brookings is among the safest and most vibrant cities in South Dakota. Residents can enjoy amenities ranging from golf courses and hiking trails to water parks and night clubs, while South Dakota State University anchors the city's economy and helps set the cultural tone. Several dining and shopping choices are available along with a highly rated public school system.

 

Brookings Rankings

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Affordable Places To Live In Brookings

Median Household Income
$48,376
Median Home Value
$183,361
Housing Affordability Index
123
Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)
16.30%

 

Education & Career Opportunities In Brookings

Unemployment Rate
3.00%
Total Businesses
1067
Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher
45.50%
Percent of Population in the Workforce
68.50%

Food Scene in Brookings

45.80%
Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months
Restaurants per Capita
28.50
Percent of Adults who Dined Out
56.00%
Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out
$955.00

Love Where You Live In Brookings

Volunteerism Rate
20.70%
Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization
Voting
52.20%
Of Adults Voted in Last Election
Local Participation
7.60%
Adults Served on a Local Committee
Diversity Index
23.60

Health in Brookings

93.90%
Of Population Has Health Insurance
17.40%
Of Population Jogged in the Past Year
Hospitals per Capita
0.41
23.60%
Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months
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Where to Live Now In Brookings

Average Mortgage Amount
$634.21
Median Rent
$599
49.00%
Of Homes Owned
51.00%
Of Homes Rented

Experiences & Adventures In Brookings

11.80%
Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year
12.80%
Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year
13.40%
Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year
20.10%
Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year