Brookings County, SD vs Aurora County, SD
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Brookings County, SD | Aurora County, SD |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 35K | 3K |
| Low Food Access % | 29.5% | 2.9% |
| SNAP Participation % | 4.9% | 4.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% | 5.1% |
| Median Household Income | $64,438 | $71,490 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 5.8% | 1.8% |
| Low Access Population | 10,216 | 75 |
| Low Access Tracts | 3 | 0 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Brookings County, SD full profile →
29.5% low access · 4.9% SNAP
Aurora County, SD full profile →
2.9% low access · 4.5% SNAP
Data Sources
Source: USDA Economic Research Service Food Access Research Atlas — low-access and food desert tract classifications. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates — population, poverty, income, SNAP, and vehicle access.