Economic Impact
In addition to providing health care close to home, Brookings Health System contributes to Brookings job opportunities and wealth creation.
The study, "The Impacts of Brookings Health System on the Economy of Brookings County and Rural Health in South Dakota,” was conducted by the Center for Rural Vitality and Community Well-Being at South Dakota State University and commissioned by Brookings Health System. The study shows in 2024, Brookings Health System generated $56 million to Brookings County’s local economy. Primary and secondary economic impacts include:
- 553 health care workers in Brookings County directly employed by the health system
- $36 million in annual gross payroll
- 441 additional jobs in Brookings County supported by Brookings Health's presence
- 59.3% of local government operated education and healthcare sector payroll in Brookings County depended either directly or indirectly on Brookings Health System
Click on the link below to download and read the full report on the study.