The origins of Valley Brook were in oil exploration and extraction from the Oklahoma City Field of the 1930s, with the first residence in the town being "oil-camp housing" for workers.

[4] On September 14, 2011, Valley Brook Police Chief Melvin Martin Fisher Jr., was arrested for drug trafficking due to his allegedly having possession of methamphetamine and marijuana.

[7] According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2), all land.

26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[12] As of 2021[update] Valley Brook collects a majority of its city revenue from its police force through traffic violations.