Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Brook is a small town in Indiana with a population of 979. Residents earn $57,422 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, Brook receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Brook offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Brook is $57,422, 24% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.3%, unemployment is notably high. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Brook is $101,200, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,008 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Brook experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 88.4% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.6% |
| 13% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,422 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,883 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $936 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,377 |
| Unemployment | 8.3% |
| 131% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 291 |
| County GDP | $504M |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Healthcare | 12 |
| Retail | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,950 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.92% |
| Commute Time | 29.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 63.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.2% |
| Census Median | $101,200 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $168,880 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,008 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 23.0% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,950 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.92% |
| Obesity | 44.2% |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.0% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.6% |
| Depression | 26.2% |
| Mental Distress | 19.9% |
| Physical Distress | 15.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.2% |
| Premature Death | 10,914/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 19.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 12 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,440/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8661°N, 87.3657°W |
| County FIPS | 18111 |
Winner: Republican by 57 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.1% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,440/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 84.0% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 12 |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Retail Stores | 40 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 29.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 63.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.2% |