



Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD Profile
Brookings, SD, population 18,504 , is located
in South Dakota's Brookings county,
about 52.9 miles from Sioux Falls and 180.0 miles from Minneapolis.
In the 90's the population of Brookings has grown by about 14%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Brookings has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Brookings area were lower than South Dakota's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the South Dakota average.
Brookings Statistics
Brookings Gender Information
Males in Brookings: 9,240 (50%)
Females in Brookings: 9,264 (50%)
As % of Population in Brookings
Race Diversity in Brookings
White: 95%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Brookings
Age Diversity in Brookings
Median Age in Brookings: 23.5 (Males in Brookings: 23.4, Females in Brookings: 23.6)
Brookings Males Under 20: 13%
Brookings Females Under 20: 14%
Brookings Males 20 to 40: 23%
Brookings Females 20 to 40: 20%
Brookings Males 40 to 60: 8%
Brookings Females 40 to 60: 9%
Brookings Males Over 60: 5%
Brookings Females Over 60: 7%
Economics in Brookings
Brookings Household Average Size: 2.26 people
Brookings Median Household Income: $ 31,266
Brookings Median Value of Homes: $ 89,800
Law Enforcement in Brookings
Reported crimes in the Brookings area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 3
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 3
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 37
Burglary: 55
Larceny-theft: 336
Motor vehicle theft: 18
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,178
Brookings Location Information
Elevation: 1,623 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 10.4 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Brookings
Aurora 5.9 Miles
Volga 6.4 Miles
Bushnell 7.8 Miles
Bruce 9.9 Miles
White 11.3 Miles
Sinai 12.9 Miles
Nunda 15.0 Miles
Elkton 16.6 Miles
Arlington 17.0 Miles
Estelline 18.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Brookings
(Population 100,000+)
Sioux Falls 52.9 Miles
Minneapolis 180.0 Miles
St Paul 187.5 Miles
Omaha 215.6 Miles
Lincoln 243.0 Miles
Des Moines 247.4 Miles
Cedar Rapids 304.9 Miles
Topeka 368.6 Miles
Kansas City 376.5 Miles
Kansas City 378.2 Miles
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Facts
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Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
Withdrawal
Withdrawal is what happens when a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol discontinues use. There are numerous symptoms that take place both physically and emotionally when an addicted individual stops using. Withdrawal can last a few days to a few weeks and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. Keep in mind; this only occurs if a person has regular, heavy use of a drug or alcohol. Withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable without professional help. Treatment for withdrawal from alcohol or drugs may require a medical professional to be present. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is often the best way to overcome withdrawal and its symptoms as well as recovery from drug addiction.
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