Brooks, KY

Kentucky · Metropolitan · City

3.5 Good / 5.0
2,246 Population
$70,947 Median Income
$203,600 Home Value
$1,113 Median Rent
57°F Avg Temperature
50.3 yrs Median Age
3.9% Bachelor's Degree+
3.5
Overall
4.1
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.3
Education

People

Population2,246
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density636/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 98.3%

Economy

4.1/5
Median Income$70,947
Per Capita Income$32,526
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty Rate12.4%
County GDP$78,803M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$203,600
Zillow Value$293,217
Median Rent$1,113
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$984

Health

ObesityN/A
DiabetesN/A
DepressionN/A
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Jan / Jul34° / 78°
Rain53 in/yr
Snow15 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 41 (Good)

Education

1.3/5
Bachelor's+3.9%
High School+86.7%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.50
Libraries (County)18

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 57%
Commute26 min
Work From Home12.1%
BroadbandN/A

How Brooks Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$70,947
Home Value$203,600
Median Rent$1,113
Poverty Rate12.4%
Bachelor's Degree+3.9%
Unemployment0.9%
Avg Temperature57.1°F

Population & Age

Total Population2,246
Population Density636 per sq mi
Median Age50.3 years
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

Race & Ethnicity

White 98.3% Black 0.5% Hispanic 0.8%
White98.3%
Black or African American0.5%
Hispanic or Latino0.8%
Asian0.0%

Language

English Only99.8%
Spanish Speakers0.2%
English 99.8% Spanish 0.2%

Social Characteristics

Disability24.0%
Health Insurance99.2%

Income

6% below avg
Median Household Income$70,947
Per Capita Income$32,526
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,371
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$79,007

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.9%
Poverty Rate12.4%
Total Establishments (County)33,844
County GDP$78,803M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation1,860
Healthcare Facilities2,672
Retail Stores2,571
Manufacturing675
Total Establishments33,844

Industry Mix

Restaurants 1,860 Healthcare 2,672 Retail 2,571 Manufacturing 675

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$79,007
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,192

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time25.5 min
Work From Home12.1%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

28% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$203,600
Zillow Home Value Index$293,217

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied86.2%

Rental Costs

4% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,113

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$719
1 Bedroom$794
2 Bedroom$984
3 Bedroom$1,277
4 Bedroom$1,442

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$5,192
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.55%

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage99.2%
Premature Death Rate12,652 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.0 / 10
Exercise Access91.3%
Healthcare Facilities (County)2,672
Restaurants (County)1,860

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)123

Temperature

34°F Jan 78°F Jul
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Average57.1°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation53.1 in
Annual Snowfall15.1 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median41.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation526 ft (160 m)
Land Area3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Population Density636 per sq mi
Latitude38.0665°
Longitude-85.7165°
County FIPS21111

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 40.9%
D 57.4%

Democrat +16.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.9%
High School+86.7%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.50

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density636 per sq mi
Land Area3.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)18

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)123

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