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Browntown, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Lee County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
80 Population 33/sq mi density
$20,086 Median Income $14,543 per capita
63°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
1,550 Violent Crime/100K 6,229 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$20,086 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,550 violent crimes/100K (308% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Browntown, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$20,086
73% below
$14,543 per capita
Violent Crime
1,550/100K
308% above
6,229/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
41.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.0%
50% above
20.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
310 sunny days/yr

How Browntown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
27%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
408%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Browntown a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Browntown residents earn a median household income of $20,086 , which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,543. 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 310 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Browntown reports 1,550 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 308% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,229/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Browntown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 41.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Browntown has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population80
Median Age62.8 yrs
Density33/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans80.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$20,086
Per Capita$14,543
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$507M
Avg Weekly Wage$954

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership83.9%
Zillow$133,786
Housing Units92
Rent Burden32.3%

Crime

F
Violent1,550/100K
Property6,229/100K

Health

Obesity48.0%
Diabetes20.2%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death17,808/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation267 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+41.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score2.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 56%
Broadband56.0%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Browntown was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Hartsville Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.