At a Glance
Violent Crime
282/100K
2,341/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
100.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
26.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Brush Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brush Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brush Creek a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Brush Creek reports 282 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,341/100K.
Education
100.0% of adults in Brush Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(197% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brush Creek has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population100
Density122/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans100.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,335M
Avg Weekly Wage$818
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$226,313
Housing Units41
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
F
Violent282/100K
Property2,341/100K
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking26.8%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death13,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain49.5 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation962 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+100.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+100.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Broadband40.0%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
100.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Grand Lake Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.