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Brooke County
  • County in West Virginia

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade C minus
  2. Housing
    grade B
  3. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  4. Good for Families
    grade C
  5. Diversity
    grade C
  6. Jobs
    grade B
  7. Weather
    grade C
  8. Cost of Living
    grade A
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade C+
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade C+
  11. Commute
    grade B minus

editorial

Brooke County is located in West Virginia with a population of 22,603. In Brooke County, most residents own their homes. In Brooke County there are a lot of bars. Many retirees live in Brooke County and residents tend to be conservative.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$93,500
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$548
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    27%
  • Own
    73%
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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    38
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    0
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    227.8
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    949.1
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    75.9
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade C
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    9%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    10%
  • 25-34 years
    10%
  • 35-44 years
    11%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    16%
  • 65+ years
    23%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    8%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    13%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    31%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    42%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7%
    national  11%

Working in Brooke County

Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$51,210
National
$69,021

Brooke County Reviews

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