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Brookport, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · McCracken County County
Brookport, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Brookport a Good Place to Live?
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 2.9% (19% below 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 $102,939. 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.
Safety & Crime
Brookport reports 621 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,191/100K.
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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.