2013 · Floyd and Glenora Dycus House · Wikimedia Commons
Brownstown’s story
Brownstown in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
BrownstownIL
A town of 722. A typical home worth about $180K.
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
722
−9.1% since 2010
Typical home
$180K
+1.8% in a year
Household income
$53K
median
Median age
34.0
years
Jobs based here
209
A commuter town
What makes Brownstown stand out
The thing Brownstown does most differently from other towns.
Small town
722 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Brownstown’s report card
Now in Brownstown
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Weather
Forecast →68°
Light Rain
H 68° · L 48°
Local news
All →- Central/Southeastern Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Brownstown/St. Elmomaxpreps.com · Aug 17
- RMGHS (CO-OP) Varsity Baseball @ Brownstown/St. Elmomaxpreps.com · Jul 17
- Brownstown/St. Elmo Varsity Baseball @ Cumberlandmaxpreps.com · Jul 14
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Brownstown. Another town gets a different order.
Housing
A typical Brownstown home is worth about $180K
The typical Brownstown home is worth about $180,000, up 1.8% in a year, 39% below the Illinois typical home.
$180KZillow home value
Typical home value
Brownstown$180K
Illinois$298K
+1.8%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Brownstown
Most working residents leave Brownstown for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Vandalia (15%), St. Elmo (10%) and Effingham (7%). Half commute less than 24 miles.
7%work in town
Where working residents work
In Brownstown7%
Vandalia15%
St. Elmo10%
Effingham7%
Springfield4%
24 mi
median commute distance
209
jobs based in Brownstown
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Brownstown has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 13 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
13″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–40°
Spring44–65°
Summer64–86°
Fall45–67°
Oct 24
typical first frost
Apr 3
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.
64risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesCold waves
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
How healthy Brownstown is
Brownstown beats the Illinois average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
32 measures vs. Illinois
0 better24 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Brownstown | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 15.6% | 10.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| More smokers | 15.8% | 12.1% |
Fayette County Hospital
7.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
A commuter town
93% of working residents leave Brownstown for work
Where Brownstown’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
209jobs based in Brownstown
7%of working residents work in town
24 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Brownstown
Village in Illinois, United States
Brownstown is a village in Fayette County, Illinois, United States. The population was 690 at the 2020 census, down from 759 at the 2010 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 690
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 594 ft
- ZIP code
- 62418
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