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Brookston, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · White County County
Brookston, IN
At a Glance
How Brookston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brookston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Brookston a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Brookston residents earn a median household income of $62,375 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,078. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 52 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brookston is $132,700 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,315. Median rent is $895/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Brookston reports 103 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,119/100K.
Education
18.4% of adults in Brookston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brookston has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.