At a Glance
Median Income
$61,667
$29,694 per capita
Home Value
$97,200
Zillow: $231,255
Median Rent
$427/mo
19.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.3%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
16.9% 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+
3.6 / 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 $61,667 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,694. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 126 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brooks is $97,200 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,255. Median rent is $427/month, with 19.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
7.3% of adults in Brooks hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brooks has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C).
Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population140
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density122/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,667
Per Capita$29,694
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$248M
Avg Weekly Wage$858
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,200
Rent$427
Ownership67.2%
Zillow$231,255
Housing Units67
Rent Burden19.7%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,813/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain24.3 in/yr
Elevation1,125 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute29 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed194 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Brooks was founded in 1904.
The median home in Brooks was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Thief River Falls Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 194 Mbps.