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Brownsville, KY
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Brownsville, KY
At a Glance
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)
Is Brownsville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Brownsville residents earn a median household income of $37,500 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,298. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 186 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brownsville is $156,800 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $194,141. Median rent is $670/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Brownsville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
6.9% of adults in Brownsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 63.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brownsville has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.