The Town FilesBrooksville, Florida
City in Hernando County · population 8,890 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $141,000
- Household income
- $54,926
- Jan low / Jul high
- 44° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 33
- Median age
- 47.8
Brooksville is a city of 8,890 people in Hernando County, Florida. The median home is worth $141,000, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks easier by car than 92% of Florida towns, hipper than 81% of Florida towns.
How Brooksville ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Brooksville is worth $141,000, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $54,926, which is more affordable than 95% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,137 a month. 62.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Brooksville | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $141,000 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,137 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $54,926 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 62.7% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.8% | — |
Who lives in Brooksville
| People | Brooksville | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.8 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.9% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 14.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.8% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.7% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.5% | — |
| Work from home | 12.2% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 34.9 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.4% | 92.4% |
Weather in Brooksville
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 44.3°F. About 51.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 105 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 14 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brooksville since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on November 9, 1968 about 9.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 15, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 5, 1961.
Severe weather in Hernando County since 1996
Hernando County has been included in 40 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Hernando County
Hernando County had 50,853 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,502 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Brooksville itself the ACS puts it at 7.3%.
Public schools in Brooksville
14 public schools with 10,686 students, about 17.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,452 | 18.4 |
| NATURE COAST TECHNICAL HIGH | 9-12 | 1,346 | 21.7 |
| HERNANDO HIGH SCHOOL | 6-12 | 1,270 | 20.5 |
| POWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,061 | 20.0 |
| PINE GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 1,032 | 15.2 |
| CHOCACHATTI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 775 | 15.8 |
| EASTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 743 | 15.8 |
| D. S. PARROTT MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 728 | 18.7 |
| BROOKSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 672 | 14.9 |
| MOTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 671 | 14.3 |
| WEST HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 645 | 15.0 |
| ENDEAVOR ACADEMY | 4-12 | 185 | 10.3 |
Towns near Brooksville
- South Brooksville, FL2.0 mi · 4,311 people · home $245,300
- Brookridge, FL5.6 mi · 4,658 people · home $156,600
- North Brooksville, FL6.1 mi · 3,506 people · home $209,500
- High Point, FL7.4 mi · 3,873 people · home $181,300
- Spring Hill, FL8.0 mi · 113,568 people · home $288,500
- North Weeki Wachee, FL9.5 mi · 9,131 people · home $328,700
- Shady Hills, FL11.6 mi · 11,690 people · home $233,200
- Timber Pines, FL12.4 mi · 5,163 people · home $278,200
Brooksville questions
Is Brooksville, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Brooksville scores better for retirees than 39% of Florida towns and quieter than 58%. 28.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.8).
How much does a house cost in Brooksville?
The median owner-occupied home in Brooksville is valued at $141,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,926, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $1,137 a month.
What is the weather like in Brooksville?
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 44.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Brooksville get tornadoes?
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brooksville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on November 9, 1968. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)