Brooks County , Georgia
Population: 16,285 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $47,656 Home $118,100 Rent $752/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 16,285 residents, Brooks County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Georgia and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Brooks County at 40%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$47,656
Median Income
household
$118,100
Home Value
median
$752/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $47,656 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,303 |
| Poverty Rate | 25.4% |
| Median Home Value | $118,100 |
| Median Gross Rent | $752/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.6% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 16,285 |
| Median Age | 43 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 13.6% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
40.2%
Obesity
20.0%
Diabetes
19.8%
Smoking
40.7%
High Blood Pressure
34.4%
No Physical Activity
21.5%
Depression
42.9%
Insufficient Sleep
77.6%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 42.1 · 42th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
58.56
🌀 Hurricane
86.02
🔥 Wildfire
56.36
❄️ Winter Storm
12.76
🌍 Earthquake
34.51
☀️ Drought
55.63
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