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Brook, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Newton County County
Brook, IN
At a Glance
How Brook Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brook's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Brook a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Brook residents earn a median household income of $57,422 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,883. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 291 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brook is $101,200 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,880. Median rent is $1,008/month, with 23.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Brook reports 340 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 10% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,205/100K.
Education
10.1% of adults in Brook hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 81.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brook has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.