At a Glance
Median Income
$42,434
$24,473 per capita
Home Value
$104,500
Zillow: $219,030
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
17.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
18.8% smoking rate
How Brethren Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brethren's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brethren a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brethren residents earn a median household income of $42,434 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,473. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 602 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brethren is $104,500 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,030. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
8.0% of adults in Brethren hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brethren has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population405
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density316/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$42,434
Per Capita$24,473
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.2%
County GDP$1,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
A+
Home Value$104,500
Rent
Ownership94.6%
Zillow$219,030
Housing Units216
Rent Burden34.4%
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,237/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain36.3 in/yr
Elevation724 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Brethren was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (81 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.