Brookings County is found in the state of South Dakota. With an area of 804 square miles, Brookings County is one of the smaller counties in the state, while in regards to population it is at the top with 2,822 residents. Brookings County's population density of urban makes it one of the least thickly populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Brookings, with a population of 21,095.

Brookings County is one of the more prosperous regions in the state. The median income for Brookings County residents is $35,103, putting the region in in the top fifth of all counties in South Dakota. In keeping with this, the average home value in Brookings County is $84,648, well above the state average of $72,289.    Continued below...