At a Glance
Median Income
$33,750
$19,420 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
70.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
46.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
19.7% smoking rate
How Brimfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brimfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brimfield a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brimfield residents earn a median household income of $33,750 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,420. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 46.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 983 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Education
8.1% of adults in Brimfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
70.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brimfield has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population251
Median Age53.4 yrs
Density411/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born18.7%
Veterans21.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$33,750
Per Capita$19,420
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty46.1%
County GDP$2,553M
Avg Weekly Wage$971
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$179,743
Housing Units115
Rent Burden24.8%
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,647/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation940 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+70.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Brimfield was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.383 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
18.7% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.