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Brookfield, MO


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Brookfield, Missouri

Brookfield, Missouri, in Linn county, is 69 miles NW of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and 93 miles NE of Kansas City, Missouri. The city has a population of 4,769.

The People and Families of Brookfield

In Brookfield, about 51% of adults are married. Lots of people in Brookfield live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that Brookfield features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brookfield had a median family income of $32,385.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Brookfield residents, with $500. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Brookfield Housing

In Brookfield, 72% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Brookfield, 92% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Brookfield is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

Brookfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Brookfield Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Brookfield Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 13%Brookfield Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Brookfield, MO

Comparing Brookfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population99
Age of the Population89
Racial Diversity66
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Well-Paid Single Men34
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married23
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults34
People in Middle Class or Better34
People Above Poverty33
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use89
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home78

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Property Taxes87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Housing Recently Built42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime67
Low Property Crime66

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