Browning, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 115 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -11.5%
 
Males: 65  (56.7%)
Females: 50  (43.3%)
Median resident age:

47.8 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 62624

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-652,004,470 (it was $44,107 in 2000)
Browning $-652,004,470
IL $76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,937 (it was $18,109 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $75,764 (it was $30,800 in 2000)
Browning:

$75,764
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $95,011; detached houses: $114,169; mobile homes: $46,158
March 2022 cost of living index in Browning: 84.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 1.1%

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    • 1010.3%Two or more races
    • 44.1%Black alone
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Ancestries: German (51.4%), English (17.1%), American (8.6%), Scottish (2.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/18/1899

Elevation: 460 feet

Land area: 0.31 square miles.

Population density: 371 people per square mile   (very low).

Browning, Illinois map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Browning village:

1.2% ($377)
Illinois:

1.8% ($2,285)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Springfield, IL (45.2 miles , pop. 111,454).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (104.1 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (183.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Astoria, IL (2.6 miles ),
Beardstown, IL (2.9 miles ),
Rushville, IL (3.2 miles ),
Vermont, IL (3.4 miles ),
Bath, IL (3.6 miles ),
Chandlerville, IL (3.6 miles ),
Littleton, IL (3.9 miles),
Virginia, IL (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 40.13 N, Longitude: 90.37 W

Distribution of median household income in Browning, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Browning, IL in 2022

Browning satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.1%
Illinois:

4.2%
Most common industries in Browning, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (22.4%)
  • Construction (14.9%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (11.9%)
  • Repair & maintenance (10.4%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (9.0%)
  • Health care (6.0%)
  • Farm product raw materials merchant wholesalers (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (28.6%)
  • Repair & maintenance (20.0%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (14.3%)
  • Farm product raw materials merchant wholesalers (8.6%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (8.6%)
  • Utilities (8.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (40.6%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (18.8%)
  • Health care (12.5%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (9.4%)
  • Public administration (9.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.4%)
Most common occupations in Browning, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (10.4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9.0%)
  • Cashiers (7.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.0%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.0%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (20.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.6%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (8.6%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (8.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.6%)
  • Food processing workers (8.6%)
  • Plant and system operators (8.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (15.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (12.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (12.5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (12.5%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (9.4%)
  • Customer service representatives (9.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (9.4%)

Average climate in Browning, Illinois

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Tornado activity:

Browning-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 67% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/13/1995, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.1 miles away from the Browning village center injured 45 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/21/1981, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.1 miles away from the village center killed one person and injured 12 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Browning-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 185% 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 176.6 miles away from Browning center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 176.6 miles away from Browning 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 160.7 miles away from Browning center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 203.3 miles away from Browning 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 209.8 miles away from Browning center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 177.0 miles away from the city 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 Schuyler County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 14, Floods: 13, Tornadoes: 4, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Browning topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Browning:

  • ASTORIA GARDEN AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; ASTORIA, IL)
  • HERITAGE MANOR EAST-BEARDSTOWN (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; BEARDSTOWN, IL)
  • SNYDERS-VAUGHN HAVEN (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; RUSHVILLE, IL)
  • SARAH D CULBERTSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; RUSHVILLE, IL)
  • CASS COUNTY HOME HEALTH AGENCY (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; VIRGINIA, IL)
  • WALKER NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; VIRGINIA, IL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Browning:

  • Western Illinois University (about 29 miles; Macomb, IL; Full-time enrollment: 10,755)
  • University of Illinois at Springfield (about 49 miles; Springfield, IL; FT enrollment: 3,748)
  • Lincoln Land Community College (about 50 miles; Springfield, IL; FT enrollment: 5,460)
  • Bradley University (about 57 miles; Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 5,152)
  • Illinois Central College (about 60 miles; East Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 7,158)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 64 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • Millikin University (about 77 miles; Decatur, IL; FT enrollment: 2,419)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Browning Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Schuyler County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Browning and their reported violations in the past:

BROWNING (Population served: 175, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In AUG-2006, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-13-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-13-2006), St Compliance achieved (MAR-01-2007), St Public Notif received (AUG-15-2007)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In JUL-2006, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-15-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-15-2006), St Compliance achieved (MAR-01-2007), St Public Notif received (AUG-15-2007)
Average household size:
This village:

2.4 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

73.7%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

7.0%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Browning:

Marital status in Browning, IL
  • Never married: 22.4%
  • Now married: 33.0%
  • Separated: 4.1%
  • Widowed: 4.2%
  • Divorced: 36.3%

For population 25 years and over in Browning:

  • High school or higher: 94.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
  • Unemployed: 9.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.9
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Browning, IL (based on Schuyler County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,56113
Evangelical Protestant1,31014
Catholic2131
Other5-
None4,455-
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: 1
Schuyler County:

1.43 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
Schuyler County:

4.29 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
Here:

7.15 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.1%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Schuyler County:

26.8%
State:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Schuyler County:

17.3%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Browning:

45.0%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Browning:

51.3%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Browning:

28.3
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

27.1%
State:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

17.7%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Browning:

7.1
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

48.3%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
Browning:

49.3%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Browning:

81.7%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Browning, IL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 0$0 1$540
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$39
Totals for Government 0$0 2$579

Browning government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $50,000 ($434.78)
    Central Staff Services: $23,000 ($200.00)
    Regular Highways: $10,000 ($86.96)
    Local Fire Protection: $6,000 ($52.17)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $21,000 ($182.61)

Browning government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $8,000 ($69.57)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $12,000 ($104.35)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $48,000 ($417.39)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $17,000 ($147.83)
    Highways: $3,000 ($26.09)
  • Tax - Property: $10,000 ($86.96)
    Other Selective Sales: $1,000 ($8.70)

Browning government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $75,000 ($652.17)

Strongest AM radio stations in Browning:

  • 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.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WVEL (1140 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PEKIN, IL)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WTAD (930 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WWFS (1290 AM; 5 kW; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Browning:

  • WRMS-FM (94.3 FM; BEARDSTOWN, IL; Owner: CONNER FAMILY BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WVIL (101.3 FM; VIRGINIA, IL; Owner: MARK J. LANGSTON)
  • WKXQ (92.5 FM; RUSHVILLE, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJEQ (102.7 FM; MACOMB, IL; Owner: CENTRAL ILLINOIS BROADCASTING INC)
  • WIUM (91.3 FM; MACOMB, IL; Owner: WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WKAI-FM (100.1 FM; MACOMB, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WNLF (95.9 FM; MACOMB, IL; Owner: NANCY L. FOSTER)

TV broadcast stations around Browning:

  • WSEC (Channel 14; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WMEC (Channel 22; MACOMB, IL; Owner: W. CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUC. TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)

Browning fatal accident list:

Mar 28, 2020 07:30 PM, Cr-8 7th St, Bader St, Lat: 40.129683, Lon: -90.370686, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 17Number of bridges
  • 121ft / 37.2mTotal length
  • $453,000Total costs
  • 4,700Total average daily traffic
  • 880Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Browning, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 71900-1909
  • 11930-1939
  • 11970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 51990-1999
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Browning, IL

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Sanganois Conservation Area 7 1/4 Mi Se (Lat: 40.068667 Lon: -90.265667), Call Sign: KGJ732,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.300 MHz, 159.375 MHz, 159.420 MHz, 151.250 MHz, 151.280 MHz, 151.445 MHz, Grant Date: 02/07/2015, Expiration Date: 05/07/2025, Registrant: Illinois State Police, 801 S. 7th St. - Csb Suite 300 Annex, Springfield, IL 62703, Phone: (217) 782-7347, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Browning, 202 West 7th Street (Lat: 40.130306 Lon: -90.375556), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 24 m, Call Sign: WRXA955,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, Grant Date: 04/20/2023, Expiration Date: 04/20/2033, Certifier: Chad Winters, Registrant: Herman & Whiteaker, LLC, 6720-B Rockledge Drive, Suite 150, Bethesda, MD 20817, Phone: (202) 600-7273, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Browning)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: JOHNSON GARY L SONEX (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 770GJ, N770GJ, N-770GJ, Serial Number: 0077, Year manufactured: 2001, Airworthiness Date: 09/06/2001, Certificate Issue Date: 07/26/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Jeremy S Westlake, 14110 Schuman Rd, Browning, IL 62624

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Browning, IL
  • 57.1%Utility gas
  • 35.7%Electricity
  • 7.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Browning, IL
  • 81.8%Utility gas
  • 18.2%Electricity


Browning compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value 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 significantly 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 below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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