Brookfield, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Brookfield, MO
At a Glance
How Brookfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brookfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Brookfield a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Brookfield residents earn a median household income of $55,543 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,241. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brookfield is $86,500 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,662. Median rent is $673/month, with 25.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Brookfield reports 148 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 714/100K.
Education
14.9% of adults in Brookfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brookfield has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches.