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Brandon, SD

Minnehaha CountyElev. 413 m
Population
10,996
Median home
$317,300
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
9
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Brandon

Brandon is a city in South Dakota with about 10,996 residents. Brandon sits in Minnehaha County. The median age is 37.7 and the median household income is $104,806. Homes carry a median value of $317,300, and about 80% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (90.9%). Around 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
10,996
Median age
37.7
Median household income
$104,806
Per-capita income
$50,055
Poverty rate
2.6%
High-school grad or higher
97.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.6%
Unemployment
1.5%
Avg. commute
20.2 min
Work from home
16.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White90.9%
Hispanic or Latino4.5%
Black3%
Asian0.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts47.1%
Sales & office20.4%
Service14%
Production, transportation & material moving13.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$317,300
Median gross rent
$989/mo
Owner-occupied
80.3%
Median year built
2000
Households
4,081
Avg. household size
2.68

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Brandon has 9 public schools — 3 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading67%
Math62%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Brandon Valley Distance Learning Academy High School - 92HighGrades 9–12
Brandon Valley High School - 01HighGrades 9–12
Brandon Valley Distance Learning Academy Intermediate - 90MiddleGrades 5–6
Brandon Valley Distance Learning Academy Middle School - 93MiddleGrades 7–8
Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07MiddleGrades 5–6
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02MiddleGrades 7–8
Brandon Elementary - 03ElementaryGrades -1–4
Brandon Valley Distance Learning Academy Elementary - 94Elementary
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05Elementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime58% below national
Brandon161
South Dakota377
United States386
↑ 137% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime79% below national
Brandon417
South Dakota1,752
United States1,952
↑ 58% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Brandon Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Brandon.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Minnehaha County
Ice stormVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Brandon is in Minnehaha County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Brandon sits in Minnehaha County. Elevation ~413 m.

Map of Brandon
Brandon, SD
Where Brandon is
Sioux FallsRapidAberdeenBrookingsWatertownYanktonBrandon
Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Bridge at Iverson Crossing
Notable people from Brandon
Dale MossNancy Erickson
People searches in Brandon
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Nearby cities
Sioux Falls (8 mi)Crooks (12 mi)Harrisburg (13 mi)Tea (15 mi)Dell Rapids (17 mi)Hartford (18 mi)

Common questions

Brandon — frequently asked

What is the population of Brandon, South Dakota?
Brandon has a population of about 10,996, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Brandon?
The median home value in Brandon is $317,300, and the median gross rent is $989/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Brandon safe? What is the crime rate?
Brandon Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 161 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Brandon face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Minnehaha County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, cold wave, strong wind.
How many schools are in Brandon?
Brandon has 9 public schools (3 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Brandon?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Brandon. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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