Brooks County, GA

Living in Brooks County

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Bikeability 26
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Walkability 50
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Commute 64
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Public Transit 27
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Affordability 86
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Public Safety 46
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Airports 8
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Hospitals 35
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Colleges 32
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Schools 5
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Residents

16k Population -748 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
63% Family Households -11% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black36%
Caucasian56%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate35%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$38k Median Household Income -$3k (2010–19)
77% Above Poverty -6% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector67%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$108k Median Home Value +$15k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$458 Median Monthly Rent +$119 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home28%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity86%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas6%
Utility gas5%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Brooks County

United States45
Georgia43

Property Crime in Brooks County

United States48
Georgia59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (43%)(55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump58%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 50 5 0
Feb 54 4 0
Mar 60 5 0
Apr 66 3 0
May 74 3 0
Jun 79 6 0
Jul 81 6 0
Aug 81 5 0
Sep 77 4 0
Oct 68 3 0
Nov 60 3 0
Dec 52 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brooks County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding31
Tornado31
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Brooks County, GA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Brooks County, GA

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Valwood School
16 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Brooks County, GA

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Thomas University
23 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Brooks County, GA

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Greenleaf Center
19 miles, E

Airports

Airports near Brooks County, GA

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