At a Glance
Median Income
$47,500
$30,916 per capita
Home Value
$128,900
Zillow: $236,322
Median Rent
$988/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17.3% smoking rate
How Brooten Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brooten's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brooten a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brooten residents earn a median household income of $47,500 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,916. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 381 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brooten is $128,900 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,322. Median rent is $988/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
23.1% of adults in Brooten hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brooten has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population582
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density366/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born7.2%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$47,500
Per Capita$30,916
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$750M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,084
Housing
A+
Home Value$128,900
Rent$988
Ownership70.9%
Zillow$236,322
Housing Units288
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,689/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain31.4 in/yr
Elevation1,303 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute22 min
Broadband78.6%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Brooten was built in 1956.
20.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.