At a Glance
Median Income
$47,796
$37,613 per capita
Home Value
$112,400
Zillow: $306,898
Median Rent
$1,070/mo
33.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
466/100K
1,844/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
16.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
17.9% smoking rate
How Brooksville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brooksville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brooksville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brooksville residents earn a median household income of $47,796 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,613. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,658 business establishments, including 292 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brooksville is $112,400 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $306,898. Median rent is $1,070/month, with 33.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Brooksville reports 466 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,844/100K.
Education
20.7% of adults in Brooksville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brooksville has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population9,235
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density825/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$47,796
Per Capita$37,613
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty16.6%
County GDP$7,294M
Avg Weekly Wage$971
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,400
Rent$1,070
Ownership62.2%
Zillow$306,898
Housing Units4,978
Rent Burden33.5%
Crime
F
Violent466/100K
Property1,844/100K
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,322/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain51.9 in/yr
Elevation178 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute31 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Brooksville was founded in 1856.
The median home in Brooksville was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Tampa International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 292 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.