Brownell, KS

Kansas

Brownell is a small town in Kansas with a population of 18.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
18 Population 90/sq mi density
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 31.3%
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.5%
1% higher than US avg

How Brownell Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population18
Median Age72.7 yrs
Density90/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans16.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$32,661
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$227M
Commute7 min

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation2,423 ft (739 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.3%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 9%
Commute7 min
Broadband9.0%
Libraries2

Is Brownell a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Brownell receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, high health insurance coverage. Brownell offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 12.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 7 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Education

31.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Brownell experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Brownell has a population of 18 with a density of 90 people per square mile. The median age is 72.7 years, 87% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

18
Total Population
90
People / sq mi
72.7yrs
Median Age
87% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.6%
Female 44.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Brownell vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Brownell vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Brownell is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 7 minutes.

Income: Brownell vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$32,661
Avg Weekly Wage$937
IRS Avg AGI$70,985

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.5%
1% above US avg
Establishments (County)144
County GDP$227M

Business (County)

Restaurants4
Healthcare10
Retail12
Manufacturing4

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,320
5% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time7.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Brownell has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,423 ft (739 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density90/sq mi
Coordinates38.6406°N, 99.7443°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS20135
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 31.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 79-point margin. 9.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 88.4%
D 9.5%

Winner: Republican by 79 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.3%
7% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.80
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density90/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access9.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities10
Restaurants4
Retail Stores12

Safety & Disasters

FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute7.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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