Brooks County
Brooks County, Texas
Brooks County is in the Rio Grande Plain region south of Corpus Christi on U. S. Highway 281. It is bounded on the north by Duval and Jim Wells counties, on the east by Kleberg and Kenedy counties, on the south by Hidalgo and Starr counties, and on the west by Jim Hogg County. The center of the county lies at approximately 27°03' north latitude and 98°14' west longitude. Falfurrias, the county's largest town and county seat, is in northeastern Brooks County at the junction of U.S. Highway 281, State highway 285, and Farm roads 2191 and 1418. Other communities include Encino, Flowella, and Rachal.
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
Alicia A. Garza | © Texas State Historical Association
Brooks County at a Glance
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County Map of Texas
Brooks County
- Brooks County
Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Brooks County is classified as a County
Altitude Range
46 ft – 431 ft
Places of Brooks County
| Noteworthy | Place | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Road Addition | Town | |
| Alameda | Town | |
| Alto Colorado | Town | |
| Barroso | Town | |
| Brethern Farm | Town | |
| Buena Suerte | Town | |
| Cantu Addition | Town | |
| Dixie | Town | |
| Encantada | Town | |
| Encino | Town | |
| Esperanza | Town | |
| Falfurrias | Town | |
| Flowella | Town | |
| Gonzalena | Town | |
| Gypmine | Town | |
| Hartland | Town | |
| La Aurora | Town | |
| La India | Town | |
| La Mesa | Town | |
| Las Cuatas | Town | |
| Longoria | Town | |
| Los Federales | Town | |
| Los Olmos | Town | |
| Lucero | Town | |
| Noria Willie | Town | |
| Paisano | Town | |
| Panchita | Town | |
| Papalote del Norte | Town | |
| Parrita Ranch | Town | |
| Rachal | Town | |
| Tacubaya | Town |
Photos of Brooks County and surrounding areas
Brooks County, Texas
A ranch house along FM 755, in Brooks County, Texas. Photo by Robert Plocheck, Texas Almanac.
Brooks County, Texas
Map of Brooks County, Texas Map Credit: Robert Plocheck
Brooks County Courthouse, Falfurrias, Texas
Brooks County Courthouse in the City of Falfurrias, Texas. Photograph by 25or6to4. Falfurrias
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Brooks County by the Numbers
Population & Civilian Labor Counts
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Population Counts
Brooks County
| Pop. | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 7,093 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |
Civilian Labor Counts
Brooks County
| People | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2,629 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Per Capita Income
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| Per Capita Income (USD) | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| $33,861 | 2019 | U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis |
Property Values, Retail Sales, and Wages
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Property Values
Brooks County
| USD ($) | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1,340,845,923 | 2019 | State Property Tax Board |
Retail Sales
Brooks County
| USD ($) | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 94,559,458 | 2019 | State Comptroller of Public Accounts |
Wages
Brooks County
| USD ($) | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 33,629,778 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Unemployment
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| Unemployment Percentage | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 12.2 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Rainfall
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| Rainfall (inches) | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 26.5 | 2019 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
Temperature Ranges
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| Min. (January Average, °F) | Max. (July Average, °F) | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42.5 | 97.0 | 2019 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
Land Area & Total Area
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Land Area
Brooks County
| Area (square miles) | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 943.4 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |
Total Area
Brooks County
| Area (square miles) | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 943.7 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |