30 Miles Away Communities within a 30-minute drive

Brookings, South Dakota

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Hospital

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Overview

Brookings Health System in Brookings, South Dakota serves as a critical healthcare facility for the surrounding region. Located in South Dakota, this hospital draws visitors and residents from a wide catchment area that spans multiple incorporated communities. Understanding the population base within a 30-minute drive helps illustrate the regional significance of this location and the communities it connects.

Population catchment

Within a 30-minute drive of Brookings Health System, approximately 33,384 people reside across 17 incorporated places. The largest nearby community, Brookings, contributes 23,377 residents to this total, making up about 70% of the area's population. The next largest communities are Flandreau (2,372) and Volga (2,113), which together contribute an additional 4,485 residents to the catchment. The population distribution across these communities provides insight into the density and structure of the region.

Regional dependence

Many of the communities near Brookings Health System are relatively small, with 16 out of 17 falling below 5,000 residents. These smaller towns depend on proximity to Brookings and regional destinations like Brookings Health System for everyday needs ranging from retail to medical care. This interdependence between small communities and larger centers is a defining feature of the area's geography.

Geographic interpretation

The demographic profile of the Brookings Health System catchment area reveals a suburban landscape. The area features a suburban pattern where several communities of moderate size coexist with smaller towns, creating a varied demographic landscape. Population concentration around Brookings points to a moderately concentrated regional structure where access to amenities tends to correlate with proximity to the largest communities. With a median population of 537 across the nearby communities, the typical incorporated place is substantially smaller than the area's largest city. This geographic context is essential for understanding the practical reach of Brookings Health System.

Identifiers: city · town · CDP

RankCommunityPopulation
1 Brookings (city), SD23,377
2 Flandreau (city), SD2,372
3 Volga (city), SD2,113
4 Aurora (town), SD1,047
5 Arlington (city), SD915
6 Elkton (city), SD755
7 Estelline (city), SD749
8 Colman (city), SD634
9 White (city), SD537
10 Egan (city), SD241
11 Bruce (city), SD210
12 Toronto (town), SD196
13 Sinai (town), SD99
14 Bushnell (town), SD71
15 Rolland Colony (CDP), SD53
16 Norfeld Colony (CDP), SD9
17 Newdale Colony (CDP), SD6

Walmart

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Overview

Located in the South Dakota community of Brookings, Walmart Supercenter is a major retail destination that serves a significant population base. The communities reachable within a 30-minute drive demonstrate the geographic and demographic scope of this location's influence. By examining these nearby incorporated places, we can better understand the role Walmart Supercenter plays in the region.

Population catchment

The 30-minute driving radius around Walmart Supercenter encompasses a combined population of approximately 33,384 residents across 17 incorporated communities. Brookings leads as the most populous nearby community with 23,377 residents, representing roughly 70% of the total catchment population. Rounding out the top three are Flandreau with 2,372 residents and Volga with 2,113, providing further evidence of the population concentration near Walmart Supercenter. Together, the top three communities account for a substantial share of the overall population base, underscoring the concentrated nature of the area's demographics.

Regional dependence

The relationship between the smaller towns and the larger communities near Walmart Supercenter reflects a pattern of regional dependence typical in South Dakota. Of the 17 nearby communities, 16 have populations below 5,000, indicating that these residents likely rely on Brookings and similar centers for goods and services. This dynamic reinforces the importance of Walmart Supercenter as a regional destination.

Geographic interpretation

From a geographic perspective, the area surrounding Walmart Supercenter can be characterized as suburban. The region blends suburban and semi-rural characteristics, with 1 communities above 10,000 residents alongside a collection of smaller incorporated places. The presence of Brookings as the dominant population center creates a moderately concentrated pattern, with progressively smaller communities extending outward. The median community population in this catchment is 537, indicating that most communities are substantially smaller than the dominant center. Understanding this settlement structure helps contextualize the role of Walmart Supercenter within the broader regional framework.

Identifiers: city · town · CDP

RankCommunityPopulation
1 Brookings (city), SD23,377
2 Flandreau (city), SD2,372
3 Volga (city), SD2,113
4 Aurora (town), SD1,047
5 Arlington (city), SD915
6 Elkton (city), SD755
7 Estelline (city), SD749
8 Colman (city), SD634
9 White (city), SD537
10 Egan (city), SD241
11 Bruce (city), SD210
12 Toronto (town), SD196
13 Sinai (town), SD99
14 Bushnell (town), SD71
15 Rolland Colony (CDP), SD53
16 Norfeld Colony (CDP), SD9
17 Newdale Colony (CDP), SD6