Brookland, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Craighead County County
Brookland, AR
At a Glance
How Brookland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brookland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Brookland a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Brookland residents earn a median household income of $59,677 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,148. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,006 business establishments, including 267 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brookland is $163,500 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,266. Median rent is $987/month, with 26.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Safety & Crime
Brookland reports 594 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 56% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 806/100K.
Education
14.9% of adults in Brookland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brookland has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.