Brewer, Missouri

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Population in 2010: 374.
Males: 248  (66.3%)
Females: 126  (33.7%)
Median resident age:

42.9 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $60,452
Brewer:

$60,452
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,636

Brewer CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $199,568
Brewer:

$199,568
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $256,701; detached houses: $256,710
March 2022 cost of living index in Brewer: 75.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 42.6%

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Ancestries: German (25.2%), English (18.2%), American (3.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 570 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Louis, MO (61.1 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (305.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Lithium, MO (2.1 miles),
Perryville, MO (2.2 miles ),
St. Mary, MO (2.6 miles ),
Ozora, MO (2.9 miles),
Kaskaskia, IL (3.1 miles),
Chester, IL (3.3 miles ),
Longtown, MO (3.4 miles),
Biehle, MO (3.6 miles)

Latitude: 37.78 N, Longitude: 89.93 W

Distribution of median household income in Brewer, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Brewer, MO in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
Missouri:

2.8%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 60.2. This is better than average.

City:

60.2
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 35.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.5
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Brewer-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Missouri state average. It is 89% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/22/2006, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.7 miles away from the Brewer place center injured 5 people and caused $7 million in damages.

On 9/22/2006, a category F4 tornado 8.7 miles away from the place center injured 6 people and caused $8 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Brewer-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 353% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 120.3 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 47.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 120.3 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 84.4 miles away from Brewer center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 132.1 miles away from Brewer center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 118.0 miles away from Brewer center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Perry County (26) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 20, Storms: 20, Tornadoes: 16, Winds: 6, Winter Storms: 3, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Brewer:

  • PERRY COUNTY DIALYSIS CENTERS (Dialysis Facility, about 5 miles away; PERRYVILLE, MO)
  • PERRY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; PERRYVILLE, MO)
  • PERRY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 5 miles away; PERRYVILLE, MO)
  • PERRY OAKS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; PERRYVILLE, MO)
  • PERRYOAKS NURSING AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; PERRYVILLE, MO)
  • INDEPENDENCE CARE CENTER OF PERRY COUNTY (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; PERRYVILLE, MO)
  • PERRY COUNTY NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; PERRYVILLE, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Brewer:

  • Mineral Area College (about 31 miles; Park Hills, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,837)
  • Southeast Missouri State University (about 39 miles; Cape Girardeau, MO; FT enrollment: 9,678)
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (about 39 miles; Carbondale, IL; FT enrollment: 14,539)
  • John A Logan College (about 46 miles; Carterville, IL; FT enrollment: 3,995)
  • Jefferson College (about 48 miles; Hillsboro, MO; FT enrollment: 3,975)
  • Southwestern Illinois College (about 51 miles; Belleville, IL; FT enrollment: 9,085)
  • McKendree University (about 58 miles; Lebanon, IL; FT enrollment: 2,564)

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Perry County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.7 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

75.9%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

2.9%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.7% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Brewer:

Marital status in Brewer, MO
  • Never married: 45.5%
  • Now married: 34.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 2.0%
  • Divorced: 18.3%

For population 25 years and over in Brewer:

  • High school or higher: 70.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

28.5
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Brewer, MO (based on Perry County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic6,9408
Evangelical Protestant5,18718
Mainline Protestant3074
Other11
None6,536-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Perry County:

1.60 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.53 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Perry County:

1.07 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
This county:

6.94 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 14
Here:

7.47 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Perry County:

8.9%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Perry County:

30.0%
State:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Perry County:

11.5%
Missouri:

13.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Brewer:

  • KSGM (980 AM; 1 kW; CHESTER, IL; Owner: DONZE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KZIM (960 AM; 5 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • KTRS (550 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTRS-AM LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • KAPE (1550 AM; 5 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KRFT (1190 AM; 10 kW; DE SOTO, MO; Owner: ALL SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • WILY (1210 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • KJSL (630 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: WMUZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KREI (800 AM; 1 kW; FARMINGTON, MO; Owner: KREI, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Brewer:

  • KBDZ (93.1 FM; PERRYVILLE, MO; Owner: D/B/A DONZE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KEZS-FM (102.9 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: ZIMMER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KTJJ (98.5 FM; FARMINGTON, MO; Owner: KREI, INC.)
  • WCIL-FM (101.5 FM; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: LYLE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KGMO (100.7 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KPNT (105.7 FM; ST. GENEVIEVE, MO; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WKIB (96.5 FM; ANNA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS)
  • KRCU (90.9 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS, SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WXAN (103.9 FM; AVA, IL; Owner: HAROLD L. LAWDER)
  • KDBB (104.3 FM; BONNE TERRE, MO; Owner: MKS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBGM (91.1 FM; PARK HILLS, MO; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KYRX (97.3 FM; MARBLE HILL, MO; Owner: DANA R. WITHERS)

TV broadcast stations around Brewer:

  • KFVS-TV (Channel 12; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KBSI (Channel 23; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: KBSI LICENSEE L.P.)
  • KCGI-CA (Channel 45; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 98ft / 29.7mTotal length
  • $1,164,000Total costs
  • 37,241Total average daily traffic
  • 8,030Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Brewer, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 11930-1939
  • 61970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Brewer, MO
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Brewer, MO
  • 48.1%Utility gas
  • 23.0%Electricity
  • 20.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.1%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Brewer, MO
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Brewer compared to Missouri state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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