Crooks Public RecordsSouth Dakota

As of the 2020 Census, Crooks city in Minnehaha County, SD, had a population of 1,362. The median age was approximately 31 years. About 51% of residents were male and 49% female. The city’s racial makeup was predominantly White (over 95%), with small minorities including African American (about 0.5%), Native American (approx. 1%), Asian (0.5%), and those identifying as Hispanic or Latino of any race making up around 1.5% of the population.

Crooks, Minnehaha County, SD, has a homeownership rate of about 85%, with median home values around $250,000. Rental options are limited, with median rents near $1,100 monthly. The housing market has seen steady appreciation, with values increasing around 7% year-over-year. Most homes are single-family, and the city features quiet, family-friendly neighborhoods. Property tax rates average 1.3%, meaning annual taxes on a $250,000 home are roughly $3,250. Crooks offers affordable, community-oriented living with convenient access to nearby Sioux Falls.

Transportation in Crooks, Minnehaha County, SD, is primarily car-dependent, with over 90% of residents commuting by personal vehicle and a vehicle ownership rate of nearly 98%. Public transit usage is negligible, with less than 1% relying on buses. The average commute time for Crooks residents is approximately 21 minutes, mainly to Sioux Falls, the region’s primary employment hub located about 10 miles southeast. The city’s transportation infrastructure includes local roads connecting to Interstate 29 and SD Highway 115, supporting efficient access for commuters to workplaces and amenities in the greater Sioux Falls metropolitan area.

Crooks, Minnehaha, SD is served primarily by the Tri-Valley School District, with Tri-Valley High School located nearby. The district has around 1,100 students across K-12, and Tri-Valley High reports a graduation rate of approximately 93%. There are no colleges in Crooks itself; about 29% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. School safety scores are above state average, and the district offers AP courses and career-technical education. No adult education centers operate in Crooks, but options are available in Sioux Falls, about 10 miles away.

Crooks, located in Minnehaha County, SD, does not have its own hospital; residents typically access healthcare at nearby Sioux Falls, such as Sanford USD Medical Center or Avera McKennan Hospital (both ~10 miles away). Crooks hosts local clinics like Sanford Clinic Crooks. As of 2021, Minnehaha County had approximately 93% insured residents. The population is predominantly white (over 90%), with median age around 31. Common health issues include respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and obesity (adult obesity rate in SD: 34.8%). Healthcare providers per 1,000 population: about 1.9, lower than the national average.