About Brooks
Brooks is a small unincorporated community in central Kentucky.
Officially, Brooks is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 3.53 square miles.
📰 Brooks News Today
- Kenny Brooks is enjoying watching Clara Strack improve as a leader, 3-point shooter On3 · Oct 8
- Barbara Hahn Brooks Obituary May 29, 2026 Newcomer Kentuckiana · Jun 3
- Licensable picture: Kentucky’s Kenny Brooks at 2026 Big Blue Madness in Rupp Arena Friday night. Oct 2, 2026 Reuters Connect · Oct 2
- ‘If I do need it, I’m going to ask for it.’ Kenny Brooks’ pitch to new AD J Batt Lexington Herald Leader · Jul 23
- Terry Brooks, retiring from KY Youth Advocates, is ‘rewiring’ in a role with Sunrise Children’s Services NKyTribune · Jun 22
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📰 Local News
Read the latest Kentucky headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.
Kentucky news on Bless News Daily →What Makes Brooks Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Brooks — but the Kentucky one has a character all its own.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🏫 Schools in Brooks
- Brooks Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKentucky
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area3.53 sq mi
Coordinates38.0665, -85.7165
🌤️ Current Weather
Right now59°F
ConditionsChance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wind9 mph
Source: National Weather Service