Brookhaven, Mississippi

Population 12,549

Brookhaven is located in Lincoln County, MS. The population is 12,549, making Brookhaven the largest city in Lincoln County.

There are 11 public schools in Brookhaven with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Brookhaven is very low , and there are 39 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Brookhaven is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Brookhaven property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Brookhaven include Wesson, Beauregard and Bogue Chitto.

Brookhaven Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 14.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 63.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.7%

Crime Rate

30.82% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 191
  • Violent Crimes: 374
  • Robbery: 42
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

56.43% Higher than national avg.
  • 39 offenders in Brookhaven
  • 31.08 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

160 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 7
  • Superfunds: 10
  • Tanks & Spills: 143

Unemployment

Moderate 3.6%
  • Mississippi unemployment average: 3.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 11 K-12 public schools in Brookhaven, MS and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Brookhaven's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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8 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Brookhaven, MS issued 8 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Brookhaven, MS issued 13 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $562
  • 1 Bedroom: $566
  • 2 Bedrooms: $745
  • 3 Bedrooms: $931
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,089

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Environmental Hazards

160 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Brookhaven, MS has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Brookhaven, MS is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.89 Average
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 48.95°
  • February 51.87°
  • March 59.2°
  • April 66.25°
  • May 73.44°
  • June 80.96°
  • July 81.47°
  • August 81.38°
  • September 76.47°
  • October 65.83°
  • November 56.92°
  • December 46.33°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Brookhaven, MS

Earthquakes
Brookhaven, MS has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Brookhaven, MS has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Brookhaven, MS has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Brookhaven, MS has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Brookhaven, MS: $30,036

Unemployment

Unemployment in Brookhaven is 3.6%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 40.73%
White Collar - 59.27%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Phil Bryant
  • Sen. Thad Cochran
  • Sen. Roger F. Wicker

City Representatives

  • Gregg Harper

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

44 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

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