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