Brownell, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Ness County County

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

Brownell, KS

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+

31.3%

7% below

100.0% high school+

Unemployment

0.0%

100% below

12.5% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

38.8%

21% above

16.6% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

54°F

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)

Poverty

101%

Bachelor's

93%

Unemployment

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brownell a Good Place to Live?

B+

3.5 / 5.0 - Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population18

Median Age72.7 yrs

Density90/mi²

Male / Female56% / 44%

Foreign Born0.0%

Veterans18.8%

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%

Health

Obesity38.8%

Diabetes9.9%

Smoking16.6%

Heart Disease5.8%

Premature Death13,844/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F

Rain22.1 in/yr

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%

Broadband88.9%

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.

38.9% of the population has a disability.

Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.

91 declared natural disasters on record.