At a Glance
Median Income
$71,696
$23,587 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
Zillow: $180,499
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.4%
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.8%
24.9% smoking rate
How Brushy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brushy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brushy a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brushy residents earn a median household income of $71,696 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,587. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4% (133% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 767 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brushy is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,499. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
10.6% of adults in Brushy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brushy has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population871
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density33/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$71,696
Per Capita$23,587
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$998M
Avg Weekly Wage$732
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent
Ownership88.1%
Zillow$180,499
Housing Units332
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity47.8%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking24.9%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death14,517/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation864 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute33 min
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Brushy was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.