Median Income
$28,682
62% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
1.7%
95% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% higher than US avg
Unemployment
14.5%
303% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
45.9%
270% higher than US avg
How Brewer Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population399
Median Age52.2 yrs
Density171/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$28,682
Per Capita$16,171
Unemployment14.5%
Poverty45.9%
Commute17 min
Health
Obesity35.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.7%
High School+67.2%
School Score5.51
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Broadband79.7%
Is Brewer a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Brewer receives an overall livability score of 1.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of F. Key strengths include high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Brewer faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Brewer is $28,682, 62% below the national average of $75,149. At 14.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 45.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Education
1.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 67.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Climate & Weather
Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Brewer has a population of 399 with a density of 171 people per square mile. The median age is 52.2 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.5%), with 5.5% Hispanic.
Population
52.2yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
The median household income in Brewer is $28,682, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 45.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,682 |
| 62% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $16,171 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 14.5% |
| 303% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 45.9% |
| 270% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 16.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
In Brewer, 35.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.9% report depression. 27.9% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Brewer vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 35.6% |
| 11% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.2% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.9% |
| Depression | 25.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 97.9% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
Food & Exercise