Brookneal is an incorporated town in Campbell County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,090 as of the 2020 census. It is part of the Lynchburg metropolitan area.

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Town numbers

ZIP code24528

Area code434

Living in Brookneal

Housing in Brookneal

$168K▲ 6.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Brookneal home is worth about $168,000, up 6.1% in a year, 60% below the Virginia typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Brookneal

A⁻

Safety Grade A-

Brookneal reports less crime per resident than 77% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000

Brookneal 0.9

Virginia 2.1

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Brookneal 7.5

Virginia 13.9

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Brookneal

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Most working residents leave Brookneal for work: only 11% work in town. The top destinations are Lynchburg (20%), Rustburg (8%) and Altavista (3%). Half commute less than 26 miles.

Lynchburg

20%

Rustburg

Altavista

Roanoke

11%Work in townlive and work in Brookneal 26 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 456Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Brookneal →

Health in Brookneal

Health Grade D

Healthier than 13% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 45% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Virginia

1better than VA·19worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 12 are too close to call.

Conditions 9▼ 3 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 1▲ 1▼ 5 close Mind 3▼ 2 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

81.4%More adults treating high blood pressureVA 76.8% · better 20.9%More older adults who have lost all their teethVA 11.1% · worse

Care nearby

Sentara Halifax Regional HospitalSouth Boston · 23.2 mi · ER

Cvhs CharlotteCharlotte Court House · 17.5 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 Brookneal · CMS · HRSAHealth in Brookneal →

Natural hazards in Brookneal

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 30% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🌀 Hurricanes

1Does Brookneal flood?paid flood claims since 2020 1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to Brookneal

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

Climate in Brookneal

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Brookneal has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 27°, and about 7 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

49° / 28°Winter

68° / 44°Spring

85° / 64°Summer

69° / 46°Fall

How much snow does Brookneal get?About 7 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 24, with the last in spring around Apr 17.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.1° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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

Schools in Brookneal

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B⁺

School Grade B+

The public schools Brookneal’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 71% of Virginia’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictCampbell County Public SchoolsSchools1

Brookneal Elementary C+Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 410 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within VA. Ratings are from neighbors.