Bracken county kentucky courthouse, 2007
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1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
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BrooksvilleKY
A town of 656.
Photo: W.marsh · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
656
2025 Census estimate · +0.6% since 2020
Typical home
$203K
+7% in a year
Household income
$55K
median
Median age
32.2
years
Jobs based here
362
A job hub
Is Brooksville a good place to live?
39% of residents live below the poverty line in Brooksville, above both the Kentucky town median (16%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Of the 143 Kentucky towns we compare, none has a higher typical journey to work than Brooksville. Walcott Covered Bridge and Bracken County Infirmary is on the National Register of Historic Places. Brooksville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
656 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Brooksville: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Brooksville, and how to reach them.
PowerKU11.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterBrooksville UtilityNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Brooksville’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Kentucky you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereBracken County ClerkBracken County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code4100441004 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Brooksville.
Work & commute
With 1.7 jobs for every working resident, Brooksville draws in 329 commuters
Brooksville’s income of the median household is $55,000. Only 15% of working residents stay in Brooksville for work; the rest commute out. The top destinations are Maysville (17%), Augusta (5%) and Cynthiana (4%). Half of commuters travel less than 24 miles.
15%work in town
| Brooksville | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,000 | $60,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 15% | 15% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Brooksville15%
Maysville17%
Augusta5%
Cynthiana4%
Lexington4%
24 mi
median commute distance
362
jobs based in Brooksville
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Brooksville’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Bracken County school district. Enrollment at Brooksville’s public school: 490 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 490 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Brooksville
In July, afternoons reach 86°; in January, nights fall to 23°, and about 9 inches of snow falls in a winter.
9″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–43°
Spring42–65°
Summer62–85°
Fall45–67°
Oct 30
typical first frost
Apr 11
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Safety
Crime reported in Brooksville
In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Brooksville is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
2
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Health
How healthy Brooksville is
For adults in Brooksville, the share who smoke cigarettes is 22%. In Brooksville, 18% of adults report frequent physical distress, against 15% in Kentucky’s towns and 14% across U.S. towns. Only 10 of the 142 Kentucky towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Brooksville.
| Brooksville | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 18% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 27% | 23% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 38% | 35% |
31 measures vs. Kentucky
0 better18 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Brooksville | KY |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 25.1% | 18.9% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 19.9% | 15.5% |
| More adults without reliable transportation | 10.9% | 8.8% |
Meadowview Regional Medical Center
14.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
Brooksville’s typical home value is about $203K
Typical home values rose 7% in the year to September 2026. Brooksville’s typical rent stands at $716 a month. The share of households in Brooksville who live in a home they own: 59%.
$203KZillow home value
| Brooksville | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $716 a month | $934 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 59% | 59% | 73% |
Typical home value
Brooksville$203K
Kentucky$231K
+7%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Top of a moderate hazard risk in Brooksville: strong wind
FEMA puts nearly two fifths of Brooksville’s expected hazard losses down to strong winds, and 29% to inland flooding. Expected damage from storms and floods is lower here than in three fifths of U.S. communities.
40risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Strong windInland floodingTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 72 attractions →Ark Encounter and 41 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Brooksville. Close and well known come first.
Big draw29 mi Theme parkArk Encounter
38 mi Stadium & arenaPaycor Stadium
37 mi Stadium & arenaGreat American Ball Park
40 mi Stadium & arenaNippert Stadium
39 mi Stadium & arenaTQL Stadium
40 mi Zoo & aquariumCincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden1.2M visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Ark Encounter: OlinEJ, CC0 · Paycor Stadium: JonRidinger, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Great American Ball Park: Eric Kilby profile at Flickr website, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Nippert Stadium: Ben Levin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · TQL Stadium: Cornfield948, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden: Unknown, CC BY-SA 2.5
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Brooksville
19pages on Brooksville
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Brooksville
About 4 of every 100 Brooksville residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Kentucky.
A job hub
Every workday, about 329 people come to Brooksville for work
Where Brooksville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
362jobs based in Brooksville
15%of working residents work in town
24 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Brooksville
3 notable people were born in Brooksville.
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About Brooksville
City in Kentucky, United States
Brooksville is a home rule-class city in Bracken County, Kentucky, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, Brooksville had a population of 654. It is the county seat of Bracken County. The area was settled before 1800 by William and Joel Woodward and was originally known as Woodward's Crossroads. County government moved from Augusta to Woodward's Crossing in 1833 due to its more central location, although it did not become the official county seat until February 16, 1839. The legislation to formalize Woodward's Crossing as the county seat was sponsored by Senator David Brooks, and the town was renamed in his honor.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 935 ft
- ZIP code
- 41004
- Area code
- 606
Questions about Brooksville
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Brooksville, KY a good place to live?
Brooksville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Brooksville, KY known for?
Brooksville has 1 place on the National Register of Historic Places. 3 notable people were born here, including John Blades Clarke and Herb Moford.