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Brooksville, MS
Town in Noxubee County, Mississippi.
Population
809
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
509
ZIP codes
0
Brooksville and its ZIP codes
Brooksville at a glance
- Brooksville is about 8.1 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $22,438 a year, 60% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $100,000 (41% below Mississippi) and median rent is $1,116 a month.
Local data for Brooksville, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brooksville, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$22,438
Poverty rate
45.1%
Median home value
$100,000
Median rent
$1,116/mo
Homeownership
70.4%
Bachelor's or higher
12.0%
Median age
35.9
Average commute
34.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (52), Italian Americans (25), Irish Americans (22).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Noxubee County. PPP loans are for Brooksville.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,244
2,195 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,881
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$74.2M
FY 2026, $7,219 per person
How people get to work
Brooksville, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.7%
- Carpooled4.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 34.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brooksville, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
346
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
10
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 33°F
57.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brooksville, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.7%
U.S. 33.3% +10.4 pts
Diabetes
19.3%
U.S. 12.1% +7.2 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.6%
U.S. 11.1% +2.5 pts
Cities near Brooksville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CrawfordTown | 5.2 mi | 1.4 |
| MaconCity | 8.1 mi | 3.8 |
| ArtesiaTown | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Memphis, ALTown | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| ShuqualakTown | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| Pickensville, ALTown | 18 mi | 7.8 |
| Mississippi StateCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.2 |
| New HopeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5 |
| StarkvilleCity | 21 mi | 27.8 |
| ColumbusCity | 22 mi | 25.1 |
| Macedonia, ALCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.9 |
| LongviewCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.7 |
| McMullen, ALTown | 24 mi | 0.1 |
| Ethelsville, ALTown | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| West PointCity | 26 mi | 20.9 |
| Aliceville, ALCity | 26 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brooksville, MS in?
- Brooksville is in Noxubee County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Brooksville, MS?
- About 809 people live in Brooksville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brooksville?
- Nearby places include Crawford (5.2 mi), Macon (8.1 mi), Artesia (13 mi), Memphis, AL (18 mi), Shuqualak (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023