Brooksville is a small town of 764 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $50,000
and a 2.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Brooksville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Brooksville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Brooksville 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: 94.1
Brooksville's overall cost of living index is 94.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Brooksville costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Brooksville, KY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$84,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$550
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Brooksville's violent crime rate is 153.6 per 100,000 residents
— 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
153.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Brooksville is served primarily by Bracken County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1
.
Metric
Brooksville, KY
National Avg
School District
Bracken County
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Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
16.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
81.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Brooksville sees average highs of 41.1°F in January
and 86.9°F in July,
with 47.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 17.2 inches of snow per year.
Brooksville's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Brooksville roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $84,900 and median rent is $550/month.
Brooksville's violent crime rate is 153.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is None per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Brooksville are operated by Bracken County.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1. 15.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Brooksville, KY has a population of 764, a median household income of $50,000, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%.
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.
Brooksville averages 41.1°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.5 inches
with about 17.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Brooksville, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 41004.
The population of Brooksville, Kentucky is 764 with a median age of 29.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Brooksville: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $84,900, median household income $50,000, schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brooksville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
