Brownsville, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Fayette County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
255 Population 1,020/sq mi density
$71,146 Median Income $33,036 per capita
$113,800 Home Value $287,683 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,146 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Brownsville, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,146
5% below
$33,036 per capita
Home Value
$113,800
60% below
Zillow: $287,683
Bachelor's Degree+
3.4%
90% below
76.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Brownsville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Brownsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
95%
Home Value
40%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
10%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brownsville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brownsville residents earn a median household income of $71,146 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,036. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 420 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brownsville is $113,800 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,683. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Education

3.4% of adults in Brownsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 76.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brownsville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population255
Median Age59.5 yrs
Density1,020/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans38.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,146
Per Capita$33,036
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$698M
Avg Weekly Wage$851

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,800
Rent
Ownership90.6%
Zillow$287,683
Housing Units69
Rent Burden28.7%

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death15,442/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
Elevation793 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.4%
High School+76.4%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Broadband44.8%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Brownsville was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Butler County Regional/Hogan Field (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.