Where is Crooks, South Dakota, USA?

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Where is Crooks Located? - Crooks is a city located in the Minnehaha County of South Dakota, United States. Crooks lies between 43.3672213 Degrees North latitudes and 124.2131325 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Crooks, South Dakota

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Where is Crooks Located?

Crooks is a city located in the Minnehaha County of South Dakota, United States. Crooks lies between 43.3672213 Degrees North latitudes and 124.2131325 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Crooks city is 1362 people and the city has a total area of 0.77 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Crooks, South Dakota Quick Facts

FieldValue
CityCrooks
CountyMinnehaha County
StateSouth Dakota
State CapitalPierre
US RegionMidwestern United States
Latitude43.6564°N
Longitude96.8122°W
Elevation1,427 ft (435 m)
Land Area~0.7 sq mi
Water Area~0.0 sq mi
Total Area~0.7 sq mi
Population~1,400 (2020 Census)
Population Density~2,000 per sq mi
ZIP Codes57020
Area Code605
Time Zone (Standard)Central Standard Time (CST) UTC -6
Time Zone (DST)Central Daylight Time (CDT) UTC -5
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code46-15140
Congressional DistrictAt-large

Nearby Cities to Crooks, South Dakota

  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota — 10 mi Southeast
  • Brandon, South Dakota — 8 mi East
  • Hartford, South Dakota — 6 mi West
  • Colton, South Dakota — 7 mi Northwest
  • Renner, South Dakota — 12 mi East
  • Humboldt, South Dakota — 15 mi West
  • Valley Springs, South Dakota — 14 mi Southeast
  • Garretson, South Dakota — 18 mi Northeast
  • Tea, South Dakota — 12 mi South
  • Lennox, South Dakota — 20 mi Southwest

Crooks, South Dakota Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Rainfall (in)
January2570.6
April57342.1
July85633.0
October60381.5
Annual553525.0
Climate AttributeValue
Climate Classification (Köppen)Humid Continental (Dfa)
Annual Rainfall~23–26 inches
Annual Snowfall~35–45 inches
Annual Sunshine Days~200 days
Tornado RiskModerate

Driving Distances from Crooks, South Dakota

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
Sioux FallsSD1015 min
BrandonSD810 min
HartfordSD610 min
ColtonSD710 min
TeaSD1215 min
LennoxSD2025 min
HumboldtSD1520 min
GarretsonSD1825 min
WorthingSD2230 min
BrookingsSD551 hr

Transportation and Connectivity in Crooks, South Dakota

ModeDetails
AirportSioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD)
PortNone (inland city)
Major HighwaysI-29 (nearby), SD-115, SD-19
Rail/AmtrakNearest Amtrak service via Sioux Falls region (no direct stop)
Local TransitLimited rural transit; Sioux Falls Metro Transit nearby
  • I-29 — major north-south interstate connecting Sioux Falls with North Dakota and Iowa
  • SD-115 — connects Crooks area to Sioux Falls and surrounding suburbs
  • SD-19 — regional route linking nearby small towns and rural communities

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Crooks, South Dakota

Landmark NameType
Sioux Empire Fairgrounds (nearby Sioux Falls)Event Grounds
Good Earth State Park (nearby)State Park
Great Bear Recreation Park (nearby Sioux Falls)Recreation Park
Falls Park (Sioux Falls)Natural / City Park
Big Sioux River GreenwayNature Trail
Downtown Sioux Falls DistrictEntertainment District
Wild Water West Waterpark (nearby)Water Park
Washington Pavilion (Sioux Falls)Arts & Science Center

Places to Visit in Crooks, South Dakota

Landmark NameType
Old Crooks Downtown AreaSmall Town Center
Sioux Falls SculptureWalkPublic Art Walk
Cathedral of Saint Joseph (Sioux Falls)Historic Church
Butterfly House & Aquarium (nearby)Family Attraction
Old Courthouse Museum (Sioux Falls)History Museum
Lake Lorraine (Sioux Falls)Recreation Lake
Seratoma Park (Sioux Falls)City Park
Palisades State Park (nearby Garretson)State Park

Colleges and Universities in Crooks, South Dakota

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Augustana University (nearby Sioux Falls)PrivateUniversityLiberal arts & sciences
University of Sioux FallsPrivateUniversityBusiness & education programs
South Dakota State University (regional)PublicUniversityAgriculture & engineering

Waterbodies in Crooks, South Dakota

Big Sioux River, Skunk Creek, Split Rock Creek, Wall Lake (regional), Sioux River tributaries

Golf Courses in Crooks, South Dakota

Elmwood Golf Course (Sioux Falls), Brandon Golf Course (nearby), Kuehn Park Golf Course (Sioux Falls), Prairie Green Golf Course (Sioux Falls)

Crooks, South Dakota - Key Historical Facts

  • Crooks was established in the early 20th century as a small agricultural settlement in Minnehaha County.
  • The city grew slowly at first due to its proximity to Sioux Falls and surrounding farmland.
  • It was named after an early railroad or land developer associated with the region.
  • Rail and farming activity played an important role in its early economic development.
  • Modern growth has been driven by suburban expansion from Sioux Falls.
  • Today it is considered part of the Sioux Falls metropolitan area with a small-town community feel.

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