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1942
Untitled photo, possibly related to: Brownton, Minnesota. Selective Service registration for men twenty to forty-four n…, 1942
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About Brownton
City in Minnesota, United StatesBrownton is a city in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 731 at the 2020 census.
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Housing in Brownton
The typical Brownton home is worth about $307,000, up 5.2% in a year, 12% below the Minnesota typical home.
Only 3 sales in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Brownton
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Brownton has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.
Work & commute in Brownton
Full picture →Most working residents leave Brownton for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Hutchinson (24%), Glencoe (11%) and Stewart (3%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
Health in Brownton
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 29 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Brownton
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 35% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Brownton
Full climate →Brownton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 50 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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