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Browns, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 137 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -21.7%
Males: 68  (50.2%)
Females: 69  (49.8%)
Median resident age:

40.9 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 62818

Estimated median household income in 2022: $59,903 (it was $23,214 in 2000)
Browns:

$59,903
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,322 (it was $10,922 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $41,460 (it was $17,900 in 2000)
Browns:

$41,460
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $52,049; detached houses: $54,884; mobile homes: $55,378

Median gross rent in 2022: $761.

March 2022 cost of living index in Browns: 83.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.6%
(9.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 50.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 55.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Browns, IL (2022)
    • 20387.9%White alone
    • 2611.3%Two or more races
    • 41.7%Hispanic
    • 10.4%American Indian alone
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Ancestries: English (44.4%), American (22.2%), Italian (7.7%), German (3.4%), European (1.7%), Irish (1.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 07/16/1892

Elevation: 400 feet

Land area: 0.29 square miles.

Population density: 469 people per square mile   (low).

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2 residents are foreign born

This village:

0.9%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $532 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $656 (2.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Evansville, IN (36.3 miles , pop. 121,582).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Louisville, KY (121.7 miles , pop. 256,231).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (240.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Bellmont, IL (2.0 miles ),
Albion, IL (2.1 miles ),
Bone Gap, IL (2.2 miles ),
Keensburg, IL (2.6 miles ),
Grayville, IL (2.9 miles ),
West Salem, IL (3.2 miles ),
Mount Carmel, IL (3.5 miles ),
Golden Gate, IL (3.5 miles)

Latitude: 38.38 N, Longitude: 87.98 W

Area code: 618

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

Browns satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.0%
Illinois:

4.2%
Most common industries in Browns, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (23.3%)
  • Machinery (11.0%)
  • Health care (9.6%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (6.8%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.5%)
  • Gasoline stations (5.5%)
  • Warehousing & storage (5.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (25.0%)
  • Machinery (15.6%)
  • Warehousing & storage (12.5%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (9.4%)
  • Construction (6.2%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (6.2%)
  • Truck transportation (6.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (22.0%)
  • Health care (17.1%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (12.2%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (9.8%)
  • Gasoline stations (9.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (9.8%)
  • Machinery (7.3%)
Most common occupations in Browns, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12.3%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (11.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (9.6%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (9.6%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (8.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (15.6%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (12.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (9.4%)
  • Customer service representatives (9.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (9.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (19.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (9.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (9.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.3%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (7.3%)

Average climate in Browns, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2004 was 35.0. This is significantly better than average.

City:

35.0
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2004 was 8.53. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 24.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.53
U.S.:

5.11

Tornado activity:

Browns-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 54% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/7/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.1 miles away from the Browns village center injured 55 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/2/1990, a category F4 tornado 24.3 miles away from the village center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Browns-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 213% 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 7.4 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 7.4 miles away from the city 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 31.2 miles away from Browns center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 29.1 miles away from the city 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 10.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:17, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 9.6 mi) earthquake occurred 8.4 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 Edwards County (6) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 3, Tornadoes: 3, Floods: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Browns topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Browns:

  • REST HAVEN MANOR (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; ALBION, IL)
  • RIVER OAKS (Hospital, about 12 miles away; MOUNT CARMEL, IL)
  • SHURTLEFF MANOR RESIDENTIAL (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; MOUNT CARMEL, IL)
  • WABASH GENERAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; MOUNT CARMEL, IL)

Airports located in Browns:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Browns:

  • Wabash Valley College (about 12 miles; Mount Carmel, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,142)
  • Vincennes University (about 33 miles; Vincennes, IN; FT enrollment: 9,876)
  • University of Southern Indiana (about 33 miles; Evansville, IN; FT enrollment: 9,532)
  • University of Evansville (about 38 miles; Evansville, IN; FT enrollment: 2,688)
  • Rend Lake College (about 54 miles; Ina, IL; FT enrollment: 2,778)
  • Kaskaskia College (about 67 miles; Centralia, IL; FT enrollment: 3,867)
  • Owensboro Community and Technical College (about 67 miles; Owensboro, KY; FT enrollment: 2,754)

Points of interest:

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

Edwards 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 village:

2.3 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

74.6%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

5.1%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Browns:

Marital status in Browns, IL
  • Never married: 23.2%
  • Now married: 54.9%
  • Separated: 6.0%
  • Widowed: 5.0%
  • Divorced: 10.9%

For population 25 years and over in Browns:

  • High school or higher: 95.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.2%
  • Unemployed: 8.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.8
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Browns, IL (based on Edwards County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant2,88912
Mainline Protestant1,34014
None2,492-
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
Here:

4.58 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Edwards County:

6.11 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 2
Edwards County:

3.05 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Edwards County:

9.2%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Edwards County:

26.8%
Illinois:

25.2%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

39.3%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

45.2%
State:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Browns:

29.7
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

31.6%
State:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

20.2%
State:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

7.3
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

38.7%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
Browns:

55.7%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

88.1%
State:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Browns, 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
Sewerage 0$0 1$1,461
Totals for Government 0$0 1$1,461

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

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $240,000 ($1751.82)
    Financial Administration: $64,000 ($467.15)
    Regular Highways: $25,000 ($182.48)
    Local Fire Protection: $14,000 ($102.19)
    General - Other: $4,000 ($29.20)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $12,000 ($87.59)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $14,000 ($102.19)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $35,000 ($255.47)
    Solid Waste Management: $11,000 ($80.29)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $180,000 ($1313.87)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $26,000 ($189.78)
    Highways: $3,000 ($21.90)
  • Tax - Property: $24,000 ($175.18)

Browns government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $382,000 ($2788.32)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $363,000 ($2649.64)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $26,000 ($189.78)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $7,000 ($51.09)

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

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $19,000 ($138.69)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $186,000 ($1357.66)

Strongest AM radio stations in Browns:

  • WVHI (1330 AM; 5 kW; EVANSVILLE, IN)
  • 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.)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGBF (1280 AM; 5 kW; EVANSVILLE, IN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WVMC (1360 AM; 0 kW; MOUNT CARMEL, IL; Owner: WABASH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WILY (1210 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WRAY (1250 AM; 1 kW; PRINCETON, IN; Owner: PRINCETON BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WMCL (1060 AM; 2 kW; MCLEANSBORO, IL; Owner: DANA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WMIX (940 AM; 5 kW; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: WITHERS BROADCASTING CO OF ILLINOIS)

Strongest FM radio stations in Browns:

  • WBJW (91.7 FM; ALBION, IL; Owner: MUSIC MINISTRIES INC)
  • WYNG (94.9 FM; MOUNT CARMEL, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVJC (89.1 FM; MOUNT CARMEL, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS EASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGES)
  • WFIW-FM (104.9 FM; FAIRFIELD, IL; Owner: WAYNE COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WRAY-FM (98.1 FM; PRINCETON, IN; Owner: PRINCETON BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WRUL (97.3 FM; CARMI, IL; Owner: CARMI BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WKDQ (99.5 FM; HENDERSON, KY; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF EVANSVILLE/OWENSBORO, INC.)
  • WOKZ (105.9 FM; FAIRFIELD, IL; Owner: WAYNE COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WBGW (101.5 FM; FORT BRANCH, IN; Owner: MUSIC MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WJLT (105.3 FM; EVANSVILLE, IN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSJD (100.5 FM; PRINCETON, IN; Owner: WSJD, INC.)
  • WSEI (92.9 FM; OLNEY, IL; Owner: V.L.N. BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Browns:

  • WUSI-TV (Channel 16; OLNEY, IL; Owner: BD. OF TRUSTEES SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WEHT (Channel 25; EVANSVILLE, IN; Owner: GILMORE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WEVV (Channel 44; EVANSVILLE, IN; Owner: COMCORP OF INDIANA LICENSE CORP.)
  • WFIE (Channel 14; EVANSVILLE, IN; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • W23BV (Channel 23; EVANSVILLE, IN; Owner: BETHEL SANITARIUM)
  • WCJT-LP (Channel 12; MOUNT CARMEL, IL; Owner: WABASH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 144ft / 43.8mTotal length
  • $2,227,000Total costs
  • 7,725Total average daily traffic
  • 710Total average daily truck traffic
  • 7,796Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Browns, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11950-1959
  • 21970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Browns, IL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

4
  • Edward G Roach, Fayette County (Lat: 38.898583 Lon: -88.997472), Type: 217.6, Overall height: 213.3 m, Registrant: Sba Towers Inc, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Edward G Roach, Fayette County (Lat: 38.898583 Lon: -88.997472), Type: 217.6, Overall height: 213.3 m, Registrant: Sba Towers Inc, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Edward G Roach, Fayette County (Lat: 38.898583 Lon: -88.997472), Type: 217.6, Overall height: 213.3 m, Registrant: Sba Towers Inc, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Edward G Roach, Fayette County (Lat: 38.898583 Lon: -88.997472), Type: 217.6, Overall height: 213.3 m, Registrant: Sba Towers Inc, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 38.362139 Lon: -88.004722, Call Sign: WQSD947,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.660 MHz, Grant Date: 09/09/2013, Expiration Date: 09/09/2023, Cancellation Date: 11/11/2023, Certifier: Jeremy Wyatt, Registrant: Washington Radio Reports, 1588 Fairfield Road Ste 7, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-0668, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • BELLMONT, 3221 Hwy 15 (Lat: 38.386333 Lon: -87.925000), Type: Tower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.6 m, Call Sign: WQMY308,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6004.50 MHz, Grant Date: 11/05/2010, Expiration Date: 11/05/2020, Cancellation Date: 02/24/2014, Certifier: Pamelia Y Hoof, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KA9TOA, Licensee ID: L00943515, Grant Date: 01/22/2015, Expiration Date: 02/02/2025, Certifier: Christy L Kieffer, Registrant: Christy L Kieffer, 11910 E 170 Road, Browns, IL 62818


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Browns, IL
  • 79.0%Utility gas
  • 19.8%Electricity
  • 1.2%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Browns, IL
  • 100.0%Electricity


Browns compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly 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 college students 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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