At a Glance
Violent Crime
143/100K
906/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Brownell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brownell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brownell a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Brownell reports 143 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 906/100K.
Education
31.3% of adults in Brownell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brownell has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population18
Median Age72.7 yrs
Density90/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$32,661
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$227M
Avg Weekly Wage$937
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$106,469
Housing Units20
Rent Burden13.3%
Crime
F
Violent143/100K
Property906/100K
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death13,844/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation2,423 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 9%
Broadband9.0%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Brownell was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
47.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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