Brookfield

IL

Cook County, Illinois

Population 5.2M |Median income $83,498 |57 hospitals

Population
5,182,090
Cook County
Median Income
$83,498
+23% vs avg
Median Home Value
$324,500
+42% vs avg
Median Age
38
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
5.2M-1%
Median Income
$83,498+53%
Median Home Value
$324,500+40%
Poverty Rate
13.5%-20%
Unemployment
7%-43%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,435/mo
Poverty Rate
13.5% -5% vs avg
Unemployment 7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 42.7%
Work From Home 18.9%
Public Transit 11.8%

Population

White 43.6%
African American 22.2%
Asian 7.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
35.6%
Obesity
31%
High Blood Pressure
31%
Physical Inactivity
23.3%
Binge Drinking
18.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
14.9%
Diabetes
11.8%
Lack of Health Insurance
11.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.6%
Current Smoking
11.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 62.5%
Annual Checkup 77.5%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.3%
Stroke
3.2%

Hospitals 57 total

Rating Distribution
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5
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5
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0
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0
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0
Average Rating
2.6/5
Total Hospitals
57
With ER
10
NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM - EVANSTON HOSPITAL
EVANSTON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
JESSE BROWN VA MEDICAL CENTER - VA CHICAGO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
CHICAGO · Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER
★★★★★
UCHICAGO MEDICINE ADVENTHEALTH LA GRANGE
LA GRANGE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
CHICAGO · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
CHICAGO · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
RUSH OAK PARK HOSPITAL
OAK PARK · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER
CHICAGO · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
AMITA HEALTH RESURRECTION MEDICAL CENTER
CHICAGO · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
ADVOCATE LUTHERAN GENERAL HOSPITAL
PARK RIDGE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
PRESENCE SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL - CHICAGO
CHICAGO · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Alerts & News — Brookfield Area 6

Bushfire Alerts

Storm and Tree Down Alert Issued for Hume Highway Southbound Exit at Bargo

NSW RFS · 34m ago
Weather Warnings high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Sydney and Wollondilly/Wingecarribee: Flash Flooding and Large Hail Possible

BOM · 1h ago
Weather Alerts

Fog Advisory Issued for Barrie, Collingwood, and Hillsdale

ECCC · 1h ago
Bushfire Alerts

Planned Hazard Reduction Burn Underway Near Belford in Singleton Council Area

NSW RFS · 12h ago
Weather Alerts high

Flood Warning Issued for Thorn Creek in Cook County Through Monday Afternoon

NOAA · 12h ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Lake Erie Waters from The Islands to Willowick

NOAA · 1d ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Brookfield, IL? ▼
Brookfield, IL has a population of 5,182,090 people, located in Cook County, Illinois.
What is the median household income in Brookfield? ▼
The median household income in Brookfield, IL is $83,498 per year. The poverty rate is 13.5%.
What is the median home value in Brookfield? ▼
The median home value in Brookfield, IL is $324,500. Median rent is $1,435/month.
What are the top health concerns in Brookfield? ▼
The top health indicators in Brookfield include Short Sleep Duration (35.6%), Obesity (31%), High Blood Pressure (31%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Brookfield? ▼
Brookfield has 57 hospitals with an average rating of 2.6/5 stars. 10 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Brookfield? ▼
The median age in Brookfield, IL is 38 years. 42.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Brookfield, IL is located in Cook County, Illinois. With a population of 5.2M and a median household income of $83,498, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 57 hospitals with an average rating of 2.6/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Brookfield area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Cook County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.