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Brookneal, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Charlotte County County
Brookneal, VA
At a Glance
How Brookneal Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brookneal's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Brookneal a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Brookneal residents earn a median household income of $45,909 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,177. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 543 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brookneal is $115,000 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $155,071. Median rent is $850/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Brookneal reports 182 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 820/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
9.9% of adults in Brookneal hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brookneal has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.