Kentucky · Metropolitan Area
Brooksville is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 805. Residents earn $55,625 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, Brooksville receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Brooksville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Brooksville is $55,625, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. The poverty rate of 21.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Brooksville is $82,600, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $708 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Brooksville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. 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 | $55,625 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $20,052 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $909 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,795 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.6% |
| 74% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 222 |
| County GDP | $219M |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Healthcare | 9 |
| Retail | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,743 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.32% |
| Commute Time | 36.4 min |
| Work from Home | 0.7% |
| Census Median | $82,600 |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $207,548 |
| Median List Price | $125,000 |
| Median List Price | $125,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $13 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 66.7% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $708 |
| 39% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,743 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.32% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.4% |
| Premature Death | 13,860/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 0.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.5 inches |
| 25% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 878 ft (268 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,713/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6794°N, 84.0653°W |
| County FIPS | 21023 |
Winner: Republican by 65.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.9% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,713/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Retail Stores | 17 |
| Avg Commute | 36.4 min |
| Work from Home | 0.7% |