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Browning

A township of 2,145 people in Franklin County, Illinois
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Map of Browning: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land2.3%539 of 23,211 acres
Trails8.3 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves4251 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Browning

Township in Illinois, United States
2,436Population
36.5 sq miArea
381 ftElevation

Browning Township is one of twelve townships in Franklin County, Illinois, USA. At the 2020 census, its population was 2,436 and it contained 1,161 housing units.

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Most working residents leave Browning for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Mount Vernon (12%), Benton (11%) and Marion (8%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Mount Vernon
12%
Benton
11%
Marion
8%
Carbondale
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Browning →

Health in Browning

C−

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 20% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 42% of towns with similar incomes.

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1better than IL·13worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Franklin HospitalBenton · 4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Rea Clinic - BentonBenton · 3.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 62812, 62819, 62865 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Browning →

Natural hazards in Browning

68
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 68% of U.S. communities.

🏚️ Earthquakes🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves
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Browning has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 10 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

44° / 27°Winter
67° / 45°Spring
87° / 65°Summer
69° / 46°Fall
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Nearest: Benton Public Library DistrictBenton · 3.8 miles · 64 hrs a week
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