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Brook Forest, CO
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Colorado.
Population
355
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
256
ZIP codes
0
Brook Forest and its ZIP codes
Brook Forest at a glance
- Brook Forest is about 4.5 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
Local data for Brook Forest, CO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Brook Forest.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$83,307
247,248 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$88,698
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.8B
FY 2026, $10,011 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Brook Forest, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,706
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1,293
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 13°F
18.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brook Forest, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
22.0%
U.S. 33.3% -11.3 pts
Diabetes
8.0%
U.S. 12.1% -4.1 pts
Smoking
8.1%
U.S. 12.8% -4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.5%
U.S. 11.1% -6.6 pts
Cities near Brook Forest
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Bear CreekCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 3.8 |
| Aspen ParkCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 2.5 |
| EvergreenCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 11.5 |
| Upper Witter GulchCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.9 |
| Echo HillsCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.6 |
| KittredgeCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.9 |
| Pine ValleyCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.8 |
| Indian HillsCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 5.4 |
| GeneseeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.6 |
| Blue ValleyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| IdledaleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Floyd HillCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.3 |
| Idaho SpringsCity | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| MorrisonTown | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| Dakota RidgeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 9.4 |
| Ken CarylCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 9.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brook Forest, CO in?
- Brook Forest is in Jefferson County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Brook Forest, CO?
- About 355 people live in Brook Forest, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brook Forest?
- Nearby places include Upper Bear Creek (4.1 mi), Aspen Park (5.4 mi), Evergreen (5.8 mi), Upper Witter Gulch (6.2 mi), Echo Hills (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023