Living in Brooks County, Texas

Brooks County is a county in Texas with a population of around 7,230. The main communities are Falfurrias.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $611/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $62K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.9%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings very warm winters (highs around 75°F) and very hot summers (highs around 95°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Brooks County has young demographics, with a median age of 30 and a predominantly working-class population (16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Democratic.