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Demographics

Majority BlackSimpson's Diversity Index: 53
Population11,656
Foreign Born1.1%
Population Density539people per mi²
Median Age42.6 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

54/100

46% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Brookhaven, Mississippi

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $12k$22k
Comfortable $22k$32k
Luxury $66k+$102k+
Elite (Top 5%) $111k+$172k+
Affordability Ratio

114%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean85%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
31
Positive
36
Poor
7
Negative
2

Groceries

3 within 10 miles

0.2mi

Gas

9 within 10 miles

1.1mi

Hospital

1 within 20 miles

1mi

Airport

IAH — George Bush Intercontinental

310.9mi

Post Office

USPS — Brookhaven, MS

9.7mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf0 
Camping4Nearest 9.3 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range1Nearest 3.9 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$36k+10.3%
52% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$177k
73% below US avg
College Educated
21.4%
39% below US avg
WFH
2.3%
84% below US avg
Homeownership
55.2%
16% below US avg
Median Home
$112k
60% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B
Safe

Generally safer than 63% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
12.0
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+5.8%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+21.1%
Homicide
0.06 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery
0.17 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.34 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr−9.6%
Burglary
1.85 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft
7.20 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.13 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+14Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Brookhaven, Mississippi
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Weak9.8% of income
Property Rights
D-
WeakIJ Grade D-
Firearm Rights
B
GoodFPC Grade B
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (50% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
D-
RestrictedLimited
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A-
Broadly LegalMedical + Decrim.

Homesteading

Growing Season275 days348 frost-free
Annual Rainfall62.1"
Elevation492 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B+
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great1110 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak539/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A
Good1 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
C+
WeakInland Flooding, Tornado, Hurricane, Heat Wave, Strong Wind
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 571 mi · coast 115 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$11.0M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T21:44:24.000Z

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