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Brookfield, MO
City in Linn County, Missouri.
Population
4,144
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
953
ZIP codes
0
Brookfield and its ZIP codes
Brookfield at a glance
- Brookfield is about 11 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 174th among 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- The median household income is $53,000, 25% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $102,100 (56% below Missouri) and median rent is $711 a month.
Local data for Brookfield, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brookfield, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,000
Poverty rate
14.3%
Median home value
$102,100
Median rent
$711/mo
Homeownership
69.9%
Bachelor's or higher
13.9%
Median age
44.1
Average commute
14.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (423), Irish Americans (417), Mexican Americans (162).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Linn County. PPP loans are for Brookfield.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,325
4,083 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,769
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$84.84M
FY 2026, $7,145 per person
How people get to work
Brookfield, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.6%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 14.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brookfield, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
310
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 18°F
42.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brookfield, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities near Brookfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LacledeCity | 4.7 mi | 1.2 |
| St. CatharineCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.7 |
| MarcelineCity | 8.5 mi | 3.3 |
| LinneusCity | 8.6 mi | 1.1 |
| RothvilleVillage | 8.9 mi | 0.2 |
| BucklinCity | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| MeadvilleCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| SumnerTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| PurdinCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| MendonCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| WheelingCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| New CambriaCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| BrowningCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| HaleCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| EthelTown | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| WiniganCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brookfield, MO in?
- Brookfield is in Linn County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Brookfield, MO?
- About 4,144 people live in Brookfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brookfield?
- Nearby places include Laclede (4.7 mi), St. Catharine (4.8 mi), Marceline (8.5 mi), Linneus (8.6 mi), Rothville (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023