Industry Affiliation for Brown County, SD - ERSys®
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Brown County – Industry Affiliation

Picture of valves The array of different industries in a county significantly impacts its economy in various ways, contributing to economic stability, growth, and resilience. Here are some key effects:

  1. Economic Stability and Resilience
    • Diversification Reduces Risk: A county with a diverse range of industries is less vulnerable to economic shocks. If one industry faces a downturn, others can help stabilize the economy.
    • Resilience to Market Fluctuations: Different industries often respond differently to market conditions. For example, while manufacturing might decline during a recession, healthcare or education might remain stable.

  2. Job Creation and Employment
    • Variety of Employment Opportunounties: A mix of industries provides a wide range of job opportunounties, catering to different skill sets and education levels.
    • Reduced Unemployment: Diversification helps maintain lower unemployment rates, as job losses in one sector can be offset by gains in another.

  3. Innovation and Competitiveness
    • Cross-Industry Collaboration: Different industries can foster innovation through collaboration. For example, technology companies working with healthcare providers can lead to advancements in medical technology.
    • Attracting Talent: A diverse industrial base attracts a skilled workforce, enhancing the county's competitiveness and ability to innovate.

  4. Economic Growth and Development
    • Increased GDP: A variety of industries contribute to the county's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), driving overall economic growth.
    • Infrastructure Development: The presence of multiple industries often leads to better infrastructure, such as transportation, utilounties, and communication networks, which further supports economic activounties.

  5. Tax Revenue and Public Services
    • Higher Tax Revenue: A diverse industrial base generates more tax revenue from different sources, including corporate taxes, income taxes, and sales taxes.
    • Funding for Public Services: Increased tax revenue allows the county to invest in public services like education, healthcare, and public safety, improving the quality of life for residents.

  6. Attracting Investment
    • Investor Confidence: A diversified economy is more attractive to investors, as it reduces the risk associated with economic downturns in any single industry.
    • Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): Counties with a variety of industries are more likely to attract FDI, which can further boost economic growth.

  7. Quality of Life
    • Variety of Goods and Services: A diverse economy ensures a wide range of goods and services are available to residents, improving their quality of life.
    • Cultural and Social Benefits: Different industries often bring cultural and social diversity, enriching the county's cultural landscape and community life.

  8. Environmental Impact
    • Sustainable Practices: A mix of industries can promote sustainable practices, as different sectors may adopt varying approaches to environmental responsibility.
    • Balanced Resource Use: Diversification can lead to more balanced use of natural resources, reducing the environmental footprint of the county.

  9. Global Connectivity
    • Trade and Export Opportunounties: A diverse industrial base enhances a county's ability to engage in international trade, exporting a variety of goods and services.
    • Global Networks: Different industries often have global networks, increasing the county's connectivity and integration into the global economy.

In summary, the presence of a diverse array of industries in a county fosters economic stability, growth, and resilience, while also enhancing the quality of life for its residents and attracting investment and talent. This diversification is crucial for sustainable long-term economic development.

A diversification score measures the diversity of the industries in the county. As the value appoaches 100, industry diversity decreases and therefore increasing the risk of economic failure for the county should those limited industries befall a calamity. The industry diversification score for this county is:

12.73

Most common industry excluding Educational Services is:

Wholesale/ Retail

 
DescriptionEm­ployed
16 and
Over
Agri­culture/
Mining/
Con­struction
Manufac­turing Whole­sale/
Retail
Transpor­tation Infor­mation Finance/
Insu­rance/
Real Estate
Profes­sional
Services
Manage­ment
Services
Adminis­trative/
Waste Services
Educa­tional
Services
Enter­tainment
Services
Other
Profes­sional
Services
Public
Adminis­tration

Brown County20,5262,5932,3603,0041,1042011,18775173514,7681,8791,1721,149
South Dakota (in 000's)4896748672273521113122412323
National (in 000's)170,84514,58316,94922,45210,0443,19011,49313,8472177,12439,93414,8428,0278,142
Spink County2,9528451523251073125892546672124210229
Dickey County2,56353933442315044918304154017111532
Day County2,485546318345941818542062427170113165
Marshall County2,198599362222141151137002330712486136
Edmunds County1,967490105257120301164581444615510873
Sargent County1,96438860715179393312021411748663
McPherson County1,1463797410830101729032299397356
Faulk County99535827136421924511211146388447
 
Per Cent to Total Employed 16 and OverDiversity
Index
 

Brown County12.7312.6311.5014.645.380.985.783.660.031.7123.239.155.715.60
South Dakota13.0913.769.9113.684.411.467.094.210.162.5724.988.364.634.78
National11.778.549.9213.145.881.876.738.110.134.1723.378.694.704.77
Spink County16.5728.625.1511.013.620.104.233.010.851.5622.764.207.117.76
Dickey County14.5721.0313.0316.505.851.723.553.240.001.6021.076.674.491.25
Day County13.2521.9712.8013.883.780.727.441.690.002.4917.186.844.556.64
Marshall County14.7627.2516.4710.106.410.685.143.180.001.0513.975.643.916.19
Edmunds County15.2024.915.3413.076.101.535.902.290.410.7122.677.885.493.71
Sargent County19.1119.7630.917.694.021.991.680.610.001.0720.933.774.383.21
McPherson County20.0533.076.469.422.620.871.482.530.002.7926.093.406.374.89
Faulk County18.6835.982.7113.674.221.912.415.131.211.1114.673.828.444.72
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Brown County 91.81116.04106.96121.8967.1981.5686.9621.9166.5392.98109.48123.36117.05
South Dakota 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 62.04100.1396.04133.23128.1194.88192.6381.72162.2293.56103.90101.5199.66
Spink County 208.0451.9780.4682.146.9759.7271.65544.0260.6391.1250.23153.69162.21
Dickey County 152.84131.53120.62132.63117.7950.0776.960.0062.2484.3379.7996.9426.11
Day County 159.69129.16101.4685.7349.70104.9940.170.0097.0768.7881.8198.24138.84
Marshall County 198.06166.2373.81145.3846.8272.5175.690.0040.7155.9167.4784.53129.38
Edmunds County 181.0553.8895.49138.26104.6483.1754.37261.2627.6990.7694.24118.6277.60
Sargent County 143.58311.9456.1991.16136.2423.7014.520.0041.6083.7645.0694.6067.08
McPherson County 240.3665.1768.8759.3359.8720.9260.140.00108.64104.4440.70137.62102.18
Faulk County 261.4927.3999.8995.66131.0234.02121.82774.7343.0158.7345.67182.3998.77
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Brown County 147.99115.90111.3691.4952.4585.9645.1426.8141.0199.38105.37121.53117.46
South Dakota 161.1999.87104.1275.0678.06105.4051.91122.3761.64106.8896.2598.51100.34
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Spink County 335.3451.9083.7861.655.4462.9537.20665.7437.3797.3948.35151.41162.77
Dickey County 246.37131.36125.5999.5591.9452.7839.960.0038.3790.1476.8095.5026.20
Day County 257.40128.99105.6464.3438.79110.6720.850.0059.8473.5178.7496.78139.32
Marshall County 319.26166.0276.86109.1136.5576.4239.290.0025.1059.7564.9483.27129.83
Edmunds County 291.8453.8199.42103.7781.6887.6628.23319.7217.0797.0090.70116.8677.87
Sargent County 231.44311.5458.5068.42106.3524.987.540.0025.6489.5343.3793.2067.31
McPherson County 387.4465.0971.7144.5346.7322.0531.220.0066.97111.6239.17135.58102.53
Faulk County 421.5127.35104.0171.80102.2735.8663.24948.0626.5162.7743.96179.6899.11


Sources: STI: PopStats, Circa April 2025