Colorado
Brookside is a small town in Colorado with a population of 263. Residents earn $57,321 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, Brookside receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Brookside offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Brookside is $57,321, 24% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.0%, unemployment is notably high. 13.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Brookside is $287,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,300 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Brookside experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches, including 38.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 97.2% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
| 79% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,321 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,341 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,062 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,878 |
| Unemployment | 11.0% |
| 206% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.4% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,124 |
| County GDP | $2,073M |
| Restaurants | 103 |
| Healthcare | 98 |
| Retail | 126 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,296 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.80% |
| Commute Time | 19.4 min |
| Work from Home | 10.2% |
| Census Median | $287,500 |
| 2% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,300 |
| 12% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,296 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.80% |
| Obesity | 31.4% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| COPD | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.0% |
| Depression | 27.3% |
| Mental Distress | 20.1% |
| Physical Distress | 14.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,802/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 98 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 13.7 inches |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5,382 ft (1,640 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 560/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4135°N, 105.1909°W |
| County FIPS | 08043 |
Winner: Republican by 38.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.1% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 560/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 98 |
| Restaurants | 103 |
| Retail Stores | 126 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 19.4 min |
| Work from Home | 10.2% |