Brookings SnackAbility
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Crime in Brookings summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Brookings. Key points include:
There were 311 total crimes in Brookings in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Brookings is 1,262.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Brookings is 85.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Brookings is 1,177.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Brookings is -40.44% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Brookings Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Brookings / 100k People |
South Dakota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 311 | 1,262.3 | 1,948.3 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 21 | 85.2 | 362.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 22.6 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 17 | 69.0 | 283.6 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 290 | 1,177.0 | 1,586.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 11 | 44.6 | 194.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 261 | 1,059.3 | 1,195.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 18 | 73.1 | 195.9 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Brookings summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Brookings. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around South Dakota. Key points include:
The cost of living in Brookings is 98 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Brookings is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Brookings is $312,177.
The median income in Brookings is $63,493.
Brookings's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Brookings Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Brookings | South Dakota | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 93 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 95 | 77 | 100 |
| Housing | 95 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 92 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Brookings, SD Weather
The average high in Brookings is 54.2° and the average low is 33.1°.
There are 47.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 24.9 inches of precipitation each year with 32.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Brookings |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 54.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 33.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 47.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 24.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 32.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Brookings Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Brookings
The current population in Brookings is 23,948. The population has increased 11.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23,948 | 1.0% |
| 2023 | 23,710 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 23,530 | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 23,432 | -4.3% |
| 2020 | 24,479 | 1.5% |
| 2019 | 24,108 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 23,863 | 1.7% |
| 2017 | 23,471 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 23,292 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 22,974 | 1.5% |
| 2014 | 22,645 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 22,356 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 22,065 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 21,767 | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 21,466 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Brookings
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Brookings is:
86.2% White with 20,646 White residents.
1.2% African American with 293 African American residents.
0.8% American Indian with 201 American Indian residents.
4.6% Asian with 1,096 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
3.0% Two Or More with 713 Two Or More residents.
4.2% Hispanic with 999 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Brookings | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.2% | 79.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.2% | 2.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 7.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.6% | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.0% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.2% | 4.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Brookings
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Brookings is 49.8% female with 11,916 female residents.
Brookings is 50.2% male with 12,032 male residents.
| Gender | Brookings | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 49.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Brookings for adults over 25
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0.0% of adults in Brookings completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Brookings completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in Brookings completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Brookings completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Brookings completed associate's degree.
30.0% of adults in Brookings completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Brookings completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Brookings completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Brookings completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Brookings | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Brookings, South Dakota
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3.9% of households in Brookings earn Less than $10,000.
4.4% of households in Brookings earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.1% of households in Brookings earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.6% of households in Brookings earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.3% of households in Brookings earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.9% of households in Brookings earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.9% of households in Brookings earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.9% of households in Brookings earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.4% of households in Brookings earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.4% of households in Brookings earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Brookings | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.9% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.4% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.1% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.6% | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.3% | 11.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.9% | 17.4% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.9% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.9% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.4% | 8.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.4% | 8.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
