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Brookings
City in South Dakota, United States
Overview
Brookings is a charming college town in eastern South Dakota known for its lively arts scene, strong community spirit, and family-friendly atmosphere. Home to South Dakota State University, it offers a mix of historic downtown, sprawling parks, and local culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
South Dakota
Population
6,744
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
44.31°, -96.80°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
84
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
86
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$2,020
Local Cost
$1,200
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
92
English
98
Temperature
7.2°C
Summer Avg
21.6°C
Winter Avg
-7.9°C
Record High
41.5°C
Record Low
-41.0°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
638 mm
Internet Speed
54 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
32
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
11
Parks
15
Transport
34
Walk Score
34
Footways
68.0
Airport
BKX
Distance
2 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 13 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.
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