At a Glance
Median Income
$56,215
$29,093 per capita
Home Value
$128,400
Zillow: $133,435
Median Rent
$690/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
102/100K
1,382/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Brookville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brookville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brookville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brookville residents earn a median household income of $56,215 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,093. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,202 business establishments, including 109 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brookville is $128,400 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,435. Median rent is $690/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Brookville reports 102 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,382/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.6% of adults in Brookville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brookville has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population3,959
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density1,257/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,215
Per Capita$29,093
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$1,883M
Avg Weekly Wage$948
Housing
A+
Home Value$128,400
Rent$690
Ownership54.7%
Zillow$133,435
Housing Units1,943
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent102/100K
Property1,382/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault102/100K
Burglary77/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,531/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,299 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.6%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute20 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Brookville was founded in 1796.
The median home in Brookville was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Dubois Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
There are 109 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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