Brookings, SD
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 18,616 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
Climate
Brookings experiences average summer temperatures but extremely cold winters.
Geography
The city sits in east-central South Dakota.
Cultural Attractions
SDSU boasts the South Dakota Art Museum and the South Dakota State Agricultural Heritage Museum.
Recreation
Nearby Pipestone National Park was established by Congress in 1937, to protect the historic pipestone quarries.
Fun Fact
SDSU has the highest enrollment of any university in the entire state.
| Population [details] | 18,616 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 76.7% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 249.48 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 41.40% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 23.99 °F/2.19 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 87.34 °F/61.08 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 22.30 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 49 |
| Cost of living [details] | 94.3 |
| State sales tax | 4.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Milwaukee (447.49 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | JOE FOSS FIELD (50.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Health and fitness |
| Cultural activities | Cultural and art events, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Religious activities, Wineries |
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