There are 4 independent living communities serving Brookings, South Dakota. This includes 1 community in Brookings and 3 nearby. Independent living costs in South Dakota range from about $35 to $114 daily, with a median expense running approximately $57. The monthly cost averages roughly $1,710 and ranges between $1,045 and $3,418. Yearly, the average cost is around $20,526, which is less than the US average of $23,100.
Brookings is a small city in the State of South Dakota. It is located within Brookings County. It is the 5th largest city in South Dakota. The encompassing metropolitan area contains 314,519 inhabitants, but there are 24,530 residing within the city itself. Residents who are over 55 compose about 17% of the total population.
Brookings has a medium SeniorScore™ of 68. The city has a median per capita income of $21,000 and a median household income is $41,000 (the South Dakota state average is $47,000). The current unemployment rate is roughly 5.13% and the average home price is $115,500, which is lower than the South Dakota average of $130,500.
Brookings has harsh average temperatures, with very cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area gets ideal levels of rainfall annually. In comparison to similarly-sized cities, Brookings has above average air quality and a low crime rate.