Brownwood, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Brown County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
18,805
Population
1,260/sq mi density
$47,821
Median Income
$28,802 per capita
$123,700
Home Value
$172,303 Zillow
$829
Median Rent
34.1% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
367
Violent Crime/100K
2,263 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$47,821 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,700 home value, $829/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
367 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Brownwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,340 ft (408 m) |
| Area | 14.9 sq mi (38.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,260/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7129°N, 98.9771°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Brown County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brownwood Regional (BWD) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 71.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
Brownwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and December the driest (1.4").