At a Glance
Median Income
$70,947
$32,526 per capita
Home Value
$203,600
Zillow: $294,884
Median Rent
$1,113/mo
18.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.9%
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
How Brooks Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brooks's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brooks a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brooks residents earn a median household income of $70,947 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,526. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,844 business establishments, including 1,860 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brooks is $203,600 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,884. Median rent is $1,113/month, with 18.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
3.9% of adults in Brooks hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brooks has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population2,246
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density636/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,947
Per Capita$32,526
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty12.4%
County GDP$78,803M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,371
Housing
A+
Home Value$203,600
Rent$1,113
Ownership86.2%
Zillow$294,884
Housing Units869
Rent Burden18.4%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,652/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation526 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.9%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 57%
Commute26 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed214 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Brooks was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.
There are 1,860 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 123 fatal vehicle crashes.