Livability Score

77
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (6) F
Kool Beans Coffee
Coffee Shop
Scooter's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Campanile Connection
Coffee Shop
Cottonwood Coffee
Coffee Shop
Choco Latte
Coffee Shop
Prairie Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) F
South Dakota Children's Museum
Museum
South Dakota Art Museum
Museum
Art Museum
Stadium
Art Museum
Zoo
Cinema 5
Cinema
Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium
Stadium
Prairie Lanes
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (31) C+
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Taco John's
Fast Food
Wok n Go
Fast Food
Skinner's Pub
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Home of Coteau des Prairies Olive Oil Co.’s Tasting Bar
Deli
The 9
Bar
Jim's Tap
Bar
Pints & Quarts
Bar
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
The Ram
Bar
Arby's
Fast Food
Ray's Corner
Bar
El Tapatio
Bar
Lantern Lounge
Bar
Sully's Irish Pub
Bar
Nick's Hamburger Shop
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Wooden Legs Brewing Company
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
5th Street Gym
Gym
Curves
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Nature's Paradise
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Parks (56) A+
Lions Park
Park
SouthSide Park
Park
Hillcrest Aquatic Center
Park
Hillcrest Park
Park
Water Slides
Playground
Childrens Museum Outdoor Play area
Park
Camelot Park
Park
Brookings Dog Park
Park
Sylvan Green
Park
Pheasant Nest Park
Park
Larson Park & Disc Golf Course
Park
Medal of Honor Park
Park
lakota
Park
McCrory Gardens
Park
Pioneer Park
Park
Arrowhead Park
Park
Moriarty Park
Park
Sexauer Park & Campground
Park
Brookings County Veterans Memorial
Park
Sexauer Park
Park
Indian Hills Park
Park
Fishback Soccer Complex
Park
Douglas Chittick Community Gardens
Park
Dakota Prairie
Park
Joe Huffman Park
Park
Shops (32) A-
bozieds
Convenience Store
Nielsen's Sixth Street Florist
Florist
Zip Trip
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
Ritz Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Cover To Cover
Books
Gas 'n Mor
Convenience Store
Brickwood Plaza
Mall
Newman's
Convenience Store
Sioux River Bicycles & Fitness
Bicycle
Village Square
Mall
Razor's Edge
Hairdresser
Flowers on Main
Florist
Shoe Sensation
Shoes
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Mediacom
Electronics
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Maurices
Clothing
JCPenney
Department Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
rue21
Clothing
Yeager Hall
Mall
Casey's General Store & Carryout Pizza
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Walmart
Department Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Brookings.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Brookings is 93/100 - which is 4% higher than South Dakota.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime A-

Brookings crime rates are 1,488 per 100k, which is 30% lower than South Dakota
Property Crime
1,311 crimes per 100k
B
Violent Crime
177 crimes per 100k
A
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employment C-

The median income in Brookings is $53,845 - which is 3% higher than South Dakota.
Med. Household Income
$53,845
D-
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
B
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
Brothers Pharmacy & Gifts
Pharmacy
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Brookings Fire Department
Fire Station
Brookings Fire Department
Fire Station
Sanford Health
Clinic
Brookings Fire Department
Fire Station
Brookings Health System
Hospital
Avera Medical Clinic
Clinic
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Brookings Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
B
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housing A+

Brookings home prices are $187,100 - which is 28% higher than South Dakota
Home Price
$187,100
B
Home Appreciation Rate
12%
A-
Home Affordability
3.5x (home price to income ratio)
B-
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schools B+

The Brookings graduation rate is 93% - which is 8% higher than South Dakota
School Test Scores
51%
D-
High School Grad. Rates
93%
A+
Elementary Schools (5) D-
Medary Elementary - 05
Hillcrest Elementary - 04
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02
Camelot Intermediate - 06
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07
High Schools (1) D-
Brookings High School - 01
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ratings D+

Brookings has an overall rating of 57% from 10 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes
F
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes
A+
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Brookings Area Facts

  • Brookings has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Brookings crime rates are 30% lower than the South Dakota average
  • Cost of living in Brookings is 4% higher than the South Dakota average
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City has a monopoly on internet service 1 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 18, 2020) The city only has one Internet Service Provider (Swiftel) which is partly owned by the city, an apparent conflict of interest. You pay double what you would pay at neighboring states because they force you to accept a landline even though you do not need it. The weather is horrib ...Read More le and the people here are mostly artificial and only nice to you if they know they can use you. One store (Bargains On Main ) proudly displays Nazi memorabilia and is most likely a White Supremacist. The parks are not well maintained as well. The state did not expand it's Medicaid program so if you are single with no children you will be denied Medicaid even if you are low income, which the majority of neighboring states do not do. Read Less
Brookings, SD: Life in the Countryside 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Brookings is a nice city to live in if you don't mind living a little far away from another city. I liked living in Brookings, but it didn't have enough opportunities to warrant me living there longer. You won't find many great jobs here, and there isn't much in terms of higher e ...Read More ducation aside from the South Dakota State University campus.

McCrory Gardens is a nice public park to visit if you enjoy being outside. In my opinion, it's the best area in Brookings. The city has an alright selection of stores and restaurants, but you'll have to drive elsewhere if you're looking for a mall or an upscale restaurant.

Buying a home here is reasonably affordable. It's not the best city for people looking to start a career, but if you are at the point in your life when you want to settle down in a quiet city, then Brookings might be a good choice for you. Read Less
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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Brookings? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lions Park
      SouthSide Park
      Hillcrest Aquatic Center
      Hillcrest Park
      Water Slides
      Childrens Museum Outdoor Play area
      Camelot Park
      Brookings Dog Park

      Entertainment

      South Dakota Children's Museum
      South Dakota Art Museum
      Art Museum
      Art Museum
      Cinema 5
      Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium
      Prairie Lanes

      Food & Drink

      Jimmy John's
      Domino's
      Taco John's
      Wok n Go
      Skinner's Pub
      McDonald's
      Home of Coteau des Prairies Olive Oil Co.’s Tasting Bar
      The 9

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Brookings? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Brookings.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Brookings a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Brookings Health System

      Pharmacies

      Brothers Pharmacy & Gifts
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Hy-Vee Pharmacy

      Doctors