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Brownstown, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Marion County County
Brownstown, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Brownstown a Good Place to Live?
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 2.4% (33% below 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 $163,092. 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.
Safety & Crime
Brownstown reports 212 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,059/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.