What are the schools like in Brookland, AR?

Brookland is served primarily by BROOKLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.0:1.

What is the median household income in Brookland?

The median household income in Brookland, AR is $65,688 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.

What is the weather like in Brookland, AR?

Brookland has an average high temperature of 45.6°F in January and 89.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.9 inches.

Brookland, AR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Brookland, AR affordable or expensive?

Brookland's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Brookland is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $149,500 and the median rent is $904 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Brookland, AR?

Brookland has a violent crime rate of 551.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 763.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Brookland, AR a Good Place to Live?

Brookland is a small town of 4,057 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $65,688 and a 5.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Brookland stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Brookland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Brookland city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.1

Brookland's overall cost of living index is 90.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Brookland costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Brookland, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$149,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$904	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	50.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,688	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Brookland's violent crime rate is 551.4 per 100,000 residents — 45% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

551.4 /100k

Property Crime

763.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Brookland is served primarily by BROOKLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Brookland, AR	National Avg
School District	BROOKLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Brookland sees average highs of 45.6°F in January and 89.7°F in July, with 52.0 inches of annual precipitation and 3.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Brookland, AR
Average High — January	45.6°F
Average High — July	89.7°F
Annual Precipitation	52.0"
Annual Snowfall	3.9"

Demographics

Metric	Brookland, AR	National Avg
Population	4,057	—
Median Age	26.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	29.8%	22.2%
65 and over	5.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bowman, AR 7 mi Jonesboro, AR 8 mi Lake City, AR 9 mi Bay, AR 10 mi Paragould, AR 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Brookland

Brookland, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

72417

Brookland vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brookland, AR affordable or expensive?

Brookland's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Brookland roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $149,500 and median rent is $904/month.

What is the crime rate in Brookland, AR?

Brookland's violent crime rate is 551.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 763.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Brookland?

Public schools in Brookland are operated by BROOKLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. 18.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Brookland, AR a good place to live?

Brookland, AR has a population of 4,057, a median household income of $65,688, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Brookland?

Brookland averages 45.6°F in January and 89.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.0 inches with about 3.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Brookland?

Brookland, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72417.

What is the population of Brookland?

The population of Brookland, Arkansas is 4,057 with a median age of 26.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Brookland?

Key numbers for living in Brookland: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $149,500, median household income $65,688, crime index 102 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brookland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.