At a Glance
Median Income
$61,125
$28,112 per capita
Home Value
$42,500
Zillow: $116,211
Median Rent
$770/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
16.6% smoking rate
How Browns Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Browns's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Browns a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Browns residents earn a median household income of $61,125 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,112. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 276 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Browns is $42,500 , 85% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $116,211. Median rent is $770/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
9.5% of adults in Browns hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Browns has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population186
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density641/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,125
Per Capita$28,112
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$451M
Avg Weekly Wage$974
Housing
A+
Home Value$42,500
Rent$770
Ownership90.6%
Zillow$116,211
Housing Units89
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,398/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain50.0 in/yr
Elevation398 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute18 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Browns was founded in 1892.
The median home in Browns was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.