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Brookston, TX
Census-designated place in Lamar County, Texas.
Population
0
Land area
0.7sq mi
ZIP codes
0
Brookston and its ZIP codes
Local data for Brookston, TX
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lamar County. PPP loans are for Brookston.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,747
22,227 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,557
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$342M
FY 2026, $6,819 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Brookston, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
584
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
117
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 33°F
48.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brookston, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
Cities near Brookston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TocoCity | 3.7 mi | 0.2 |
| RoxtonCity | 5.6 mi | 0.9 |
| PettyCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.6 |
| ParisCity | 9.6 mi | 35.2 |
| Honey GroveCity | 12 mi | 3 |
| RenoCity | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| Pecan GapCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Sun ValleyCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| PowderlyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 7.3 |
| CooperCity | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| WindomTown | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| BlossomCity | 18 mi | 2.6 |
| LadoniaTown | 19 mi | 2 |
| Dodd CityTown | 22 mi | 1.8 |
| TiraTown | 23 mi | 1.4 |
| DeportCity | 23 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brookston, TX in?
- Brookston is in Lamar County, Texas.
- What is the population of Brookston, TX?
- About 0 people live in Brookston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brookston?
- Nearby places include Toco (3.7 mi), Roxton (5.6 mi), Petty (6.4 mi), Paris (9.6 mi), Honey Grove (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023