Living in Brownell, Kansas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brownell · Census data 2020–2024

Brownell has 14 residents with a median age of 73.5. .

Brownell is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Brownell at a glance

Population
14
Median age
73.5State: 37.4
Homeowners
60%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25%

Is Brownell a good place to live?

Cons: A poverty rate of 50%.

The weather is best in May–June and September–October.

Housing in Brownell: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
27
Owner-occupied
60%
Renter-occupied
40%
Vacant
81.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1971
Average household size
2.80

81.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Brownell has many vacation and second homes.

Brownell demographics

Population
14
Median age
73.5
Under 18
14.3%
65 and older
71.4%
Households
5
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
16.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brownell ›

Education in Brownell

25% of adults 25 and older in Brownell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Brownell25%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Brownell

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.9%
Average commute
—State: 20 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Brownell vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Brownell14———
Ransom279$44,000$57,800$492
McCracken200$38,281$44,300$539
Bazine406$57,167$70,500$529
Ness City1,162$64,583$116,600$663
Ellis2,189$73,000$155,500—
Schoenchen181$63,750$141,300—
Utica135$66,875$33,600—
La Crosse1,154$53,750$84,600$725

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Living in Brownell: FAQ

Is Brownell, KS a good place to live?

Minuses: a poverty rate of 50%.

What is the median age in Brownell?

The median age in Brownell is 73.5 years (Kansas: 37.4).

What is the unemployment rate in Brownell?

The unemployment rate in Brownell is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Brownell?

25% of adults in Brownell have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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