Median Income $61,250

18% lower than US avg

Home Value $69,200

75% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 9.9%

71% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 37.2%

16% higher than US avg

Unemployment 2.6%

28% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 1.0%

92% lower than US avg

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

People

Population100

Median Age43.3 yrs

Density323/mi²

Male / Female60% / 40%

Largest GroupWhite 95%

Veterans75.0%

Economy

Median Income$61,250

Per Capita$26,252

Unemployment2.6%

Poverty1.0%

County GDP$346M

Commute28 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$69,200

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units58

Rent Burden23.1%

Health

Obesity37.2%

Uninsured8.0%

Smoking14.8%

Depression23.8%

Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain41.0 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation439 ft (134 m)

Education

Bachelor's+9.9%

High School+95.8%

Graduate+2.9%

School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%

Commute28 min

Broadband41.0%

Libraries1

Is Browning a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Browning receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Browning offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Browning is $61,250, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Browning is $69,200, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Browning experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches, including 27.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Browning has a population of 100 with a density of 323 people per square mile. The median age is 43.3 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95%), with 3% Black.

Population

100

Total Population

323

People / sq mi

43.3yrs

Median Age

11% above US avg

0.3mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60%

Female 40%

Race & Ethnicity

Browning vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Browning vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Browning is $61,250, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Browning vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$61,250
	18% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$26,252
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,001
IRS Avg AGI	$62,971

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.6%
	28% below US avg
Poverty Rate	1.0%
	92% below US avg
Establishments (County)	163
County GDP	$346M

Business (County)

Restaurants	16
Healthcare	13
Retail	19
Manufacturing	4

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,675
	34% above US avg
Cost of Living	100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	6.76%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	27.9 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Browning is $69,200, 75% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$69,200
	75% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	23.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$774
1 Bedroom	$854
2 Bedrooms	$1,063
3 Bedrooms	$1,370
4 Bedrooms	$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	70.7%
Housing Units	58
Median Year Built	1947

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,675
	34% above US avg
Effective Rate	6.76%

In Browning, 37.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.0% of residents lack health insurance. 14.8% are current smokers. 23.8% report depression. 21.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Browning vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	37.2%
	16% above US avg
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart Disease	5.6%
High Blood Pressure	30.7%
Asthma	10.4%
COPD	6.3%
Cancer	7.4%
Stroke	2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	14.8%
	6% above US avg
Binge Drinking	21.3%
Physical Inactivity	21.5%
Depression	23.8%
Mental Distress	18.6%
Physical Distress	12.4%
Short Sleep	35.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	89.9%
Uninsured	8.0%
	7% below US avg
Mental Health	1:748
Checkup Rate	75.2%
Dental Visits	66.7%
Premature Death	11,015/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.3/10
Exercise Access	63.6%
Healthcare Facilities	13

Browning has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	52.5°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	41.0 inches
	8% above US avg
Snowfall	27.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	439 ft (134 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density	323/sq mi
Coordinates	40.1271°N, 90.3730°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	17169

It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 9.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 46.8-point margin. 41.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.4%

D 25.6%

Winner: Republican by 46.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	9.9%
	71% below US avg
High School+	95.8%
Graduate Degree+	2.9%
School Test Score	5.34

D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9	Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density	323/sq mi
Total Area	0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	41.0%
Public Libraries	1
Healthcare Facilities	13
Restaurants	16
Retail Stores	19

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	27.9 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Browning, IL

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

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Browning a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Browning vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Browning vs U.S. Average

Income: Browning vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Browning vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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