At a Glance
Median Income
$78,750
$41,604 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
Zillow: $192,044
Median Rent
$700/mo
25.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
14.5%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
13.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brownville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 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 14.5% (303% 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 $192,044. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population137
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density211/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$78,750
Per Capita$41,604
Unemployment14.5%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$1,065M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,297
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent$700
Ownership93.1%
Zillow$192,044
Housing Units83
Rent Burden25.5%
Health
Obesity41.3%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,244/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain32.3 in/yr
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
Broadband89.7%
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.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.