Brooks County, TX
Living in Brooks County
Bikeability
16
Walkability
50
Commute
92
Public Transit
19
Affordability
95
Public Safety
76
Airports
6
Hospitals
62
Colleges
56
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
11
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
7.1k
Population
-208 (2010–19)
30 y
Median Age
-6 (2010–19)
16%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
67%
Family Households
+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Caucasian7%
Hispanic or Latino93%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school31%
High school graduate25%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$28k
Median Household Income
+$8.4k (2010–19)
62%
Above Poverty
-6% (2010–19)
19 mi
Average Commute
74%
Lived Here Last Year
-9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K43%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector63%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office20%
Service35%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$68k
Median Home Value
+$21k (2010–19)
14%
Built 2000 or Later
$359
Median Monthly Rent
+$126 (2010–19)
42%
Owner-Occupied
-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home12%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K35%
$50K to $99K45%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity85%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas11%
Crime
Violent Crime in Brooks County
United States45
Texas51
Property Crime in Brooks County
United States48
Texas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (74%)(24%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton75%
Donald Trump24%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar | 67 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr | 74 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 80 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 84 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 85 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 86 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 66 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 58 | 1 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brooks County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding79
Tornado21
Coastal Flooding15
Hurricane Force Winds5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Brooks County, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Brooks County, TX
Presbyterian Pan American School
36 miles, NE
St Gertrude School
39 miles, NE
Epiphany Episcopal School
39 miles, NE
St Paul Lutheran School
46 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Brooks County, TX
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
40 miles, NE
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
50 miles, S
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
72 miles, NE
Texas A & M International University
84 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Brooks County, TX
Christus Spohn Hospital Kleberg
39 miles, NE
Christus Spohn Hospital Alice
52 miles, N
Cornerstone Regional Hospital
53 miles, S
South Texas Health System
53 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Brooks County, TX
McAllen Miller International Airport
59 miles, S
Valley International Airport
66 miles, SE
Corpus Christi International Airport
67 miles, NE
Laredo International Airport
84 miles, NW