Brookings is a city in South Dakota state in USA with a population of 24479 residents.. The poverty rate of Brookings is 17.6%, which is 26% higher than national average. The typical household in Brookings earns $53845 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 45.8% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Brookings, only 96% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Brookings remained 4.6%, which is 2% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Brookings, only 48% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 27% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Brookings is 93, which is 7% lower than national average. Median home value in Brookings is $187100 , which is 19% lower than national average. While median income in Brookings remained $53845, which is 20% lower than national average.