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Brooksville, KY
City in Bracken County, Kentucky.
Population
883
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,872
ZIP codes
0
Brooksville and its ZIP codes
Brooksville at a glance
- Brooksville is about 16 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,844, 14% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $84,800 (59% below Kentucky) and median rent is $716 a month.
Local data for Brooksville, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brooksville, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,844
Poverty rate
38.7%
Median home value
$84,800
Median rent
$716/mo
Homeownership
58.9%
Bachelor's or higher
7.3%
Median age
32.2
Average commute
35.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (160), Irish Americans (157), Italian Americans (10).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bracken County. PPP loans are for Brooksville.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,469
1,564 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,234
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$54.1M
FY 2026, $6,436 per person
How people get to work
Brooksville, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.6%
- Carpooled14.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.9%
Average one-way commute: 35.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brooksville, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
259
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
45
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
47.5 inches of rain a year
Cities near Brooksville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GermantownCity | 5.8 mi | 0.1 |
| AugustaCity | 7 mi | 1.2 |
| Chilo, OHVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Higginsport, OHVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.3 |
| Mount OlivetCity | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| Felicity, OHVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| DoverCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| SardisCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| Neville, OHVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Ripley, OHVillage | 13 mi | 2 |
| FalmouthCity | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| Moscow, OHVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| MaysvilleCity | 16 mi | 19 |
| Georgetown, OHVillage | 16 mi | 4.2 |
| Aberdeen, OHVillage | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| Mays LickCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brooksville, KY in?
- Brooksville is in Bracken County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Brooksville, KY?
- About 883 people live in Brooksville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brooksville?
- Nearby places include Germantown (5.8 mi), Augusta (7 mi), Chilo, OH (8.6 mi), Higginsport, OH (9.2 mi), Mount Olivet (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023