At a Glance
Median Income
$59,688
$28,894 per capita
Home Value
$75,000
Zillow: $180,283
Median Rent
$817/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
16.1% smoking rate
How Brownstown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brownstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brownstown a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brownstown residents earn a median household income of $59,688 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,894. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 796 business establishments, including 86 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brownstown is $75,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,283. Median rent is $817/month, with 31.6% 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 1953.
Education
8.9% of adults in Brownstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brownstown has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population592
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density779/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$59,688
Per Capita$28,894
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$1,758M
Avg Weekly Wage$947
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent$817
Ownership60.8%
Zillow$180,283
Housing Units287
Rent Burden31.6%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death12,320/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain41.2 in/yr
Elevation594 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute16 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Brownstown was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.