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Brooksville, FL
City in Hernando County, Florida.
Population
9,457
Land area
11.2sq mi
People per sq mi
845
ZIP codes
0
Brooksville and its ZIP codes
Brooksville at a glance
- Brooksville is about 2 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,926 a year, 26% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $141,000 (61% below Florida) and median rent is $1,137 a month.
Local data for Brooksville, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brooksville, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,926
Poverty rate
19.7%
Median home value
$141,000
Median rent
$1,137/mo
Homeownership
62.7%
Bachelor's or higher
21.8%
Median age
47.8
Average commute
34.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,520), Puerto Ricans (864), Irish Americans (861).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hernando County. PPP loans are for Brooksville.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,904
50,575 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,450
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.2B
FY 2026, $11,119 per person
How people get to work
Brooksville, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.7%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit2.4%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home12.2%
Average one-way commute: 34.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brooksville, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
226
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4,089
4.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 44°F
51.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brooksville, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.0%
U.S. 11.1% +3.9 pts
Cities near Brooksville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South BrooksvilleCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 17.9 |
| North BrooksvilleCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 6.5 |
| WisconCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.8 |
| Garden GroveCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1 |
| BrookridgeCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 2.5 |
| Spring LakeCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 3.3 |
| Lake LindseyCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Hill 'n DaleCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 2.2 |
| High PointCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 5 |
| MasaryktownCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1 |
| Spring HillCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 59.9 |
| North Weeki WacheeCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 14.4 |
| NobletonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| IstachattaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Weeki Wachee GardensCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| Timber PinesCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brooksville, FL in?
- Brooksville is in Hernando County, Florida.
- What is the population of Brooksville, FL?
- About 9,457 people live in Brooksville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brooksville?
- Nearby places include South Brooksville (2.2 mi), North Brooksville (2.2 mi), Wiscon (3.9 mi), Garden Grove (5.1 mi), Brookridge (5.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023