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Brownville, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Nemaha County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
137 Population 211/sq mi density
$78,750 Median Income $41,604 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $181,679 Zillow
$700 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$78,750 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, $700/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Brownville, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,750
5% above
$41,604 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
60% below
Zillow: $181,679
Median Rent
$700/mo
40% below
25.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,551/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
23% below
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
136% above
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
29% above
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Brownville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
105%
Home Value
40%
Rent
60%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
236%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brownville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brownville residents earn a median household income of $78,750 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,604. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 221 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brownville is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,679. Median rent is $700/month, with 25.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Safety & Crime

Brownville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,551/100K.

Education

26.0% of adults in Brownville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brownville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population137
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density211/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans100.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$78,750
Per Capita$41,604
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$1,065M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,297

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent$700
Ownership93.1%
Zillow$181,679
Housing Units83
Rent Burden25.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,551/100K

Health

Obesity41.3%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,244/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain32.3 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation944 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute15 min
Broadband58.0%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Brownville was founded in 1854.
The median home in Brownville was built in 1958.
19.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.