Brownstown, IL
Living in Brownstown
Bikeability23
Walkability61
Commute55
Public Transit24
Affordability100
Public Safety86
Airports24
Hospitals78
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools11
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
895Population+64 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school23%
High school graduate45%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+12% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office19%
Service28%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked6%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$69kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$486Median Monthly Rent+$58 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-15% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home14%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier34%
Home Value
Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K56%
$100K to $149K23%
$250K to $299K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
LP gas2%
Utility gas75%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Brownstown
United States45
Illinois50
Fayette County11
Property Crime in Brownstown
United States48
Illinois43
Fayette County13
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton16%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 33 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 43 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 32 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brownstown
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding39
Tornado21
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Brownstown, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Brownstown, IL
Vandalia Christian Academy
8 miles, W
St Peters Lutheran School
10 miles, SE
Altamont Lutheran Interparish School
12 miles, E
Mid-America Preparatory School
16 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Brownstown, IL
Greenville University
25 miles, W
Blackburn College
53 miles, NW
McKendree University
54 miles, SW
Eastern Illinois University
54 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Brownstown, IL
Fayette County Hospital
8 miles, W
St Anthonys Memorial Hospital
24 miles, NE
Salem Township Hospital
24 miles, S
Hshs Holy Family Hospial Inc
25 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Brownstown, IL
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
57 miles, SW
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
70 miles, NW
St Louis Lambert International Airport
78 miles, W
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
81 miles, NE