Brownstown, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Jackson County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
3,020 Population 1,864/sq mi density
$62,222 Median Income $31,064 per capita
$138,100 Home Value $251,294 Zillow
$810 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$62,222 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,100 home value, $810/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Brownstown, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,222
17% below
$31,064 per capita
Home Value
$138,100
51% below
Zillow: $251,294
Median Rent
$810/mo
30% below
26.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
48% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

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)

Income
83%
Home Value
49%
Rent
70%
Poverty
58%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brownstown a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 $62,222 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,064. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,036 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brownstown is $138,100 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,294. Median rent is $810/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Education

17.6% of adults in Brownstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brownstown has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,020
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density1,864/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,222
Per Capita$31,064
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$3,591M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106

Housing

A+
Home Value$138,100
Rent$810
Ownership80.1%
Zillow$251,294
Housing Units1,204
Rent Burden26.4%

Health

Obesity39.1%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,172/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation658 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Brownstown was founded in 1816.
The median home in Brownstown was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.