Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Brookston is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 69. Residents earn $45,833 per year, which is 39% below the national average.
Based on current data, Brookston receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Brookston offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Brookston is $45,833, 39% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.2%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Brookston is $120,800, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $625 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Brookston has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.7 inches, including 71.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $45,833 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,406 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,117 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,169 |
| Unemployment | 10.2% |
| 183% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 816 |
| County GDP | $1,907M |
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Healthcare | 102 |
| Retail | 99 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,404 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.65% |
| Commute Time | 24.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 15.0% |
| Census Median | $120,800 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $194,313 |
| Census Median Rent | $625 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.7% |
| Housing Units | 46 |
| Median Year Built | 1973 |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,404 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.65% |
| Obesity | 39.8% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.9% |
| Heart Disease | 7.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Smoking | 22.3% |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.5% |
| Depression | 26.3% |
| Mental Distress | 20.0% |
| Physical Distress | 14.8% |
| Short Sleep | 38.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.3% |
| Uninsured | 9.7% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Checkup Rate | 71.0% |
| Dental Visits | 55.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,923/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 102 |
| Annual Average | 39.7°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.7 inches |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 71.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,245 ft (379 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 125/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8651°N, 92.6017°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27017 |
Winner: Republican by 2.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.3% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.8% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 0.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 125/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 28.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 102 |
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Retail Stores | 99 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 24.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 15.0% |