At a Glance
Median Income
$56,250
$28,890 per capita
Home Value
$126,300
Zillow: $192,256
Violent Crime
308/100K
1,541/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
19.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Brussels Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brussels's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brussels a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brussels residents earn a median household income of $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,890. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,945 business establishments, including 848 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brussels is $126,300 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,256. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Brussels reports 308 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,541/100K.
Education
15.8% of adults in Brussels hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brussels has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population136
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density243/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans99.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$28,890
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty19.4%
County GDP$26,419M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,156
Housing
A+
Home Value$126,300
Rent
Ownership46.7%
Zillow$192,256
Housing Units69
Rent Burden25.7%
Crime
F
Violent308/100K
Property1,541/100K
Health
Obesity30.7%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,250/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation517 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute43 min
Broadband45.0%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Brussels was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 848 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.
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