Brownell, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 23 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -52.1%
Males: 10  (47.1%)
Females: 13  (52.9%)
Median resident age:

75.5 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip code: 67521

Estimated median household income in 2022: $26,558 (it was $36,250 in 2000)
Brownell:

$26,558
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,946 (it was $14,765 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-727,592,885 (it was $13,100 in 2000)
Brownell $-727,592,885
KS $206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $115,033; detached houses: $116,055; townhouses or other attached units: $284,515; mobile homes: $44,940
March 2022 cost of living index in Brownell: -10095.9 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 35.3%

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According to our research of Kansas and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Brownell, Kansas as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Brownell is 58 to 1.


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Ancestries: Irish (60.0%), German (40.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 2410 feet

Land area: 0.19 square miles.

Population density: 118 people per square mile   (very low).

Brownell, Kansas map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Brownell city:

1.9% ($250)
Kansas:

1.2% ($999)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita, KS (146.6 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (436.7 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Ransom, KS (3.2 miles ),
McCracken, KS (3.2 miles ),
Bazine, KS (3.7 miles ),
Ness City, KS (3.9 miles ),
Alexander, KS (4.0 miles),
Ellis, KS (4.8 miles ),
Utica, KS (4.8 miles ),
Schoenchen, KS (4.8 miles )

Latitude: 38.64 N, Longitude: 99.75 W

Area code: 785

Distribution of median household income in Brownell, KS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Brownell, KS in 2022

Brownell satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.0%
Kansas:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +4 (+9.1%).

Average climate in Brownell, Kansas

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 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 75.9. This is about average.

City:

75.9
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 1.81. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.81
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.567. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.567
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 31.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 27.3. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 9.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

27.3
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.24. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.24
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Brownell-area historical tornado activity is near Kansas state average. It is 85% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/30/1972, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 23.8 miles away from the Brownell city center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/25/1990, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 1.6 miles away from the city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Brownell-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 646% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 217.5 miles away from Brownell center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 43.4 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 270.6 miles away from the city center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 159.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 149.6 miles away from Brownell center
On 1/19/2020 at 19:08:42, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 105.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Ness County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Brownell topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Brownell:

  • GRISELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LTCU (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; RANSOM, KS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Brownell:

  • Fort Hays State University (about 28 miles; Hays, KS; Full-time enrollment: 8,728)
  • Barton County Community College (about 58 miles; Great Bend, KS; FT enrollment: 4,108)
  • Hutchinson Community College (about 107 miles; Hutchinson, KS; FT enrollment: 4,174)
  • Newman University (about 146 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,066)
  • Friends University (about 146 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,024)
  • Wichita Technical Institute (about 146 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,015)
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 147 miles; Kearney, NE; FT enrollment: 6,047)

Library in Brownell:

  • BROWNELL PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $807; Location: 201 S. SIXTH STREET; 430 books; 14 audio materials; 30 video materials; 30 state licensed databases; 5 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Brownell: Brownell Public Library (A), Brownell Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Ness 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 Brownell and their reported violations in the past:

BROWNELL, CITY OF (Population served: 29, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2007 and DEC-2007, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-25-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-25-2008), St Public Notif received (FEB-01-2008), St Compliance achieved (MAR-02-2008)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

1.8 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

50.0%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

0.0%
Whole state:

5.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Brownell:

Marital status in Brownell, KS
  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 93.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.7%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Brownell:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 15.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.5
Kansas average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Brownell, KS (based on Ness County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,36710
Catholic1,3112
Evangelical Protestant2786
None151-
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: 2
Ness County:

6.69 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
This county:

10.03 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
This county:

20.06 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

10.4%
Kansas:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.9%
State:

27.9%
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
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$1,952
Financial Administration 0$0 1$124
Totals for Government 0$0 6$2,076

Strongest AM radio stations in Brownell:

  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KVGB (1590 AM; 5 kW; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO INC.)
  • KAYS (1400 AM; 1 kW; HAYS, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KGNO (1370 AM; 5 kW; DODGE CITY, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KXXX (790 AM; 5 kW; COLBY, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Brownell:

  • KJLS (103.3 FM; HAYS, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • KKQY (101.9 FM; HILL CITY, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • KHAZ (99.5 FM; HAYS, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Brownell:

  • KBSH-TV (Channel 7; HAYS, KS; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KOOD (Channel 9; HAYS, KS; Owner: SMOKY HILLS PUBLIC TELEVISION CORP.)

Brownell fatal accident list:

Nov 18, 2014 08:45 PM, Dd Road, Lat: 38.609833, Lon: -99.697911, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 26ft / 8.0mTotal length
  • 2,045Total average daily traffic
  • 255Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,208Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Brownell)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 30497 190 Road (Lat: 38.319861 Lon: -99.413472), Type: Pipe, Structure height: 7.6 m, Overall height: 8.2 m, Call Sign: WNPT723,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.915 MHz, Grant Date: 04/17/2014, Expiration Date: 07/10/2024, Certifier: Howard Boese, Registrant: Mobile Radio Service, Inc., 156 S Highway 281, Great Bend, KS 67530, Phone: (620) 285-2056, Fax: (620) 793-6507, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: WB7PDC, Licensee ID: L01240993, Grant Date: 01/31/2007, Expiration Date: 04/30/2017, Cancellation Date: 05/01/2019, Certifier: Thomas L Sekavec, Registrant: Thomas L Sekavec, 100 Grand Ave, Brownell, KS 67521


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172E (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3620S, N3620S, N-3620S, Serial Number: 17250820, Year manufactured: 1963, Airworthiness Date: 11/01/1963, Certificate Issue Date: 09/26/2001
    Registrant (Individual): Howard Boese, 30497 190 Rd, Brownell, KS 67521

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Brownell, KS
  • 60.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 40.0%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Brownell, KS
  • 50.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 50.0%Electricity


Brownell compared to Kansas state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below 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 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.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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