Brown County, MN
Living in Brown County
Bikeability31
Walkability44
Commute97
Public Transit20
Affordability84
Public Safety93
Airports49
Hospitals88
Colleges51
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools73
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
25kPopulation-867 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
65%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate36%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$61kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office22%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$142kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$520Median Monthly Rent+$111 (2010–19)
73%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas17%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas60%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Brown County
United States45
Minnesota28
Property Crime in Brown County
United States48
Minnesota45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 9 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 7 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brown County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding29
Tornado19
Blizzard10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Brown County, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Brown County, MN
St John's Lutheran School
4 miles, N
St Mary's Catholic School K-12
4 miles, N
St Paul's Lutheran School
14 miles, E
Cathedral High School
14 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Brown County, MN
Martin Luther College
14 miles, E
Minnesota State University-Mankato
37 miles, E
Bethany Lutheran College
37 miles, E
Gustavus Adolphus College
38 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Brown County, MN
Sleepy Eye Medical Center
4 miles, N
Mayo Clinic Health System-Springfield
12 miles, W
New Ulm Medical Center
14 miles, E
Mayo Clinic Health System-St James
20 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Brown County, MN
St. Cloud Regional Airport
96 miles, N
Joe Foss Field
110 miles, SW
Rochester International Airport
113 miles, E