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Brownstown, IL

Brownstown, IL.

Population: 1,809 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Brownstown, IL is $182,849 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $137,000 after a median 162 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$182,849

Typical home value

+3.0%

1-year change

162

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$182,849
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+0.1%
5-year appreciation
+19.7%
10-year appreciation
+33.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Nov 2023)
$187,798
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$137,000
Median list price
$137,000
Median price per sqft
$130
1-year sale-price change
+756.3%
Median days on market
162 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$724/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$728/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$930/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,213/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,350/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.4 : 1
Schools include
Brownstown Jr High School, Brownstown High School, Brownstown Elem School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 13% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
48.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Kuebler Airport (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
ST ANTHONYS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, SSM HEALTH ST MARY'S HOSPITAL -CENTRALIA, HSHS HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+25 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1979
Housing built before 1970
38.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,446
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
52.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,689
Average weekly wage
$819
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BrownstownState medianUS median
Typical home value$182,849$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$137,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market162 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,446$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Brownstown, IL?
$182,849.
What is the median sale price in Brownstown, IL?
$137,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Brownstown, IL?
Median days on market: 162 days.
What is typical rent in Brownstown, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $930/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Brownstown, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Brownstown, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 13% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Brownstown, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Brownstown, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Brownstown, IL?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Brownstown, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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