At a Glance
Median Income
$70,500
$34,948 per capita
Home Value
$113,200
Zillow: $227,313
Median Rent
$775/mo
14.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
11.8%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
16.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Browntown a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Browntown residents earn a median household income of $70,500 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,948. The unemployment rate stands at 11.8% (228% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,156 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Browntown is $113,200 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,313. Median rent is $775/month, with 14.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
12.9% of adults in Browntown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Browntown has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population262
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density250/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born7.3%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$70,500
Per Capita$34,948
Unemployment11.8%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$2,497M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,200
Rent$775
Ownership76.8%
Zillow$227,313
Housing Units101
Rent Burden14.1%
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death5,852/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain39.7 in/yr
Elevation779 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute25 min
Broadband79.5%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Browntown was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Southern Wisconsin Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.