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Crooks, SD
City in Minnehaha County, South Dakota.
Population
1,268
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
982
ZIP codes
0
Crooks and its ZIP codes
Crooks at a glance
- Crooks is about 82 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 63rd among 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- The median household income is $98,984, 32% above the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $295,400 (15% above South Dakota) and median rent is $1,135 a month.
Local data for Crooks, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Crooks, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$98,984
Poverty rate
0.5%
Median home value
$295,400
Median rent
$1,135/mo
Homeownership
83.2%
Bachelor's or higher
36.5%
Median age
43.6
Average commute
26.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (500), Norwegian Americans (198), Irish Americans (146).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Minnehaha County. PPP loans are for Crooks.
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,906
139,772 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,658
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.6B
FY 2026, $7,964 per person
How people get to work
Crooks, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.3%
- Carpooled4.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 26.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Crooks, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,345
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
214
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 7°F
28.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Crooks, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Crooks
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Renner CornerCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.3 |
| LyonsCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Meadow View AdditionCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.1 |
| HartfordCity | 7.1 mi | 3.2 |
| BalticCity | 7.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Sioux FallsCity | 8.4 mi | 83.6 |
| ColtonCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Pine Lakes AdditionCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Dell RapidsCity | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| BrandonCity | 13 mi | 6.1 |
| HumboldtTown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| AndersonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| TeaCity | 14 mi | 3.8 |
| ShindlerCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| GarretsonCity | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| RowenaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Crooks, SD in?
- Crooks is in Minnehaha County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Crooks, SD?
- About 1,268 people live in Crooks, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Crooks?
- Nearby places include Renner Corner (5.2 mi), Lyons (5.3 mi), Meadow View Addition (5.8 mi), Hartford (7.1 mi), Baltic (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023