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in Brookings, South Dakota, United States

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23%
Less than national average
7%
Less than South Dakota average
17th
Most expensive city in South Dakota

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About Brookings

Brookings is a city in and the county seat of Brookings County, South Dakota, United States. Brookings is South Dakota's fourth most populous city, with a population of 23,377 at the 2020 census. It is home to South Dakota State University, the state's largest institution of higher education. Also in Brookings are the South Dakota Art Museum, the Children's Museum of South Dakota...

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Employment Overview
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Employment Score

28

Employment Rate per Month info

18,798

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Unemployment Score

3%

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Upward Mobility Score

52.5%

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Crime Overview
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Crime Score
Crime Rate:
0.02% info
Yearly Crime Stats
Violent Crime:
35
Property Crime:
374
Total Crime:
409
Total Population:
23,971
Violent Crime Overview
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Violent Crime Score
Violent Crime Rate:
0% info
Yearly Violent Crime Stats
Murder:
0
Robbery:
1
Assault:
22
Total Violent Crime:
35
Property Crime Overview
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Property Crime Score
Property Crime Rate:
0.02% info
Yearly Property Crime Stats
Burglary:
44
Larceny:
294
Vehicle Theft:
36
Arson:
2
Total Property Crime:
374

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