BrowningIL
A town of 2,145. Healthier than 80% of U.S. towns.
What makes Browning stand out
The thing Browning does most differently from other towns.
Browning’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Browning. Another town gets a different order.
Healthier than 20% of U.S. towns
Browning beats the Illinois average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13.
| What stands out | Browning | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.2% | 75.7% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.6% | 6.3% |
High risk, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 68% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
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.
Typical low → high °F
Most working residents commute out of Browning
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.
Where working residents work
2.3% of Browning is conserved land
8.3 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Benton City Park | 1.2 mi | 70 |
| 2. South Marcum Recreational Area | — | 123 |
| 3. Rend Lake Dam West Public Use Area | — | 7 |
About Browning
Township in Illinois, United States
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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- Population
- 2,436
- Area
- 37 sq mi
- Elevation
- 381 ft
Browning’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Browning.