At a Glance
Median Income
$40,781
$21,840 per capita
Home Value
$60,300
Zillow: $104,863
Median Rent
$838/mo
23.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.1%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
30.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
16.1% smoking rate
How Brookport Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brookport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brookport a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brookport residents earn a median household income of $40,781 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,840. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,900 business establishments, including 227 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brookport is $60,300 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $104,863. Median rent is $838/month, with 23.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
6.1% of adults in Brookport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brookport has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population680
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density1,046/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$40,781
Per Capita$21,840
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty30.0%
County GDP$6,989M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108
Housing
A+
Home Value$60,300
Rent$838
Ownership64.2%
Zillow$104,863
Housing Units420
Rent Burden23.2%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,387/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain49.1 in/yr
Elevation340 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute21 min
Broadband71.9%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Brookport was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Barkley Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.511 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
28.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 227 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.