Brooklyn, IA
Living in Brooklyn
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
78
Public Transit
1
Affordability
98
Public Safety
53
Airports
20
Hospitals
83
Colleges
52
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
99
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.7k
Population
+381 (2010–19)
34 y
Median Age
-6 (2010–19)
19%
College-Educated
-3% (2010–19)
58%
Family Households
+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate43%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$55k
Median Household Income
+$15k (2010–19)
90%
Above Poverty
+8% (2010–19)
22 mi
Average Commute
85%
Lived Here Last Year
-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector76%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office15%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$104k
Median Home Value
+$22k (2010–19)
11%
Built 2000 or Later
$470
Median Monthly Rent
+$100 (2010–19)
61%
Owner-Occupied
-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier37%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K43%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K6%
House Heating Type
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas67%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Brooklyn
United States45
Iowa35
Poweshiek County51
Property Crime in Brooklyn
United States48
Iowa43
Poweshiek County28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brooklyn
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding32
Tornado19
Blizzard5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Brooklyn, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Brooklyn, IA
Central Iowa Christian School
16 miles, W
Lutheran Interparish School
23 miles, E
Peoria Christian School
26 miles, SW
Newton Christian School
30 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Brooklyn, IA
Grinnell College
14 miles, W
William Penn University
31 miles, S
Central College
34 miles, SW
Purdue University Global-Cedar Rapids
41 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Brooklyn, IA
Grinnell Regional Medical Center
15 miles, W
Compass Memorial Healthcare
20 miles, E
Keokuk County Health Center
31 miles, SE
Mercyone Newton Medical Center
31 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Brooklyn, IA
The Eastern Iowa Airport
39 miles, E
Waterloo Regional Airport
57 miles, N
Des Moines International Airport
64 miles, W
Dubuque Regional Airport
100 miles, NE