Brookings County

SD · Pop. 114,613 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Brookings County is a suburban county in SD with a population of approximately 114,613.

$/Acre: $1,971

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 143 days

Broadband: 61%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 78.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax1.96%

Combined Sales Tax6.16%

Cost of Living Index97.8

Median Household Income$76,272

Poverty Rate8.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,971

Median Home Price$160K

Acres for Sale3883

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season143 days

Annual Rainfall20.4 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low9°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,439 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)266 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K570

Property Crime /100K794

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City35 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby34%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%

Ag EconomyModerate