Brookford is a town in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 442 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Town of Brookford was incorporated March 1, 1907. Brookford began as a mill village, deriving its name from the combination of the two owner's names Holbrook and Shuford. The town has 4.56 miles of roadage.

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Living in Brookford

Housing in Brookford

$157K≈ same as a year ago Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Brookford home is worth about $157,000, about the same as a year ago, 53% below the North Carolina typical home.

Only 2 sales in March 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Work & commute in Brookford

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Most working residents leave Brookford for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Hickory (27%), Conover (8%) and Charlotte (6%). Half commute less than 9 miles.

Hickory

27%

Conover

Charlotte

Newton

1%Work in townlive and work in Brookford 9 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 59Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Brookford

Compared with North Carolina

5better than NC·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 2▼ 9 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

7.9%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethNC 13.9% · better 11.5%Fewer adults facing food insecurityNC 15.2% · better 10.3%More adults who have had cancerNC 7.9% · worse

Care nearby

Frye Regional Medical CenterHickory · 2.4 mi · ER

Kintegra Family Medicine - HickoryHickory · 2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Brookford · CMS · HRSAHealth in Brookford →

Natural hazards in Brookford

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 28% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🏚️ Earthquakes

0Does Brookford flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 18 declared for Catawba County MapBrookford vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Brookford →

Climate in Brookford

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Brookford has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 29°, and snow is almost unheard of.

52° / 31°Winter

71° / 46°Spring

87° / 65°Summer

71° / 48°Fall

How much snow does Brookford get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 4, with the last in spring around Mar 31.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.9° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Brookford →