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Browns, IL
Village in Edwards County, Illinois.
Population
163
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
563
ZIP codes
0
Browns and its ZIP codes
Browns at a glance
- Browns is about 2.5 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Browns, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Edwards County. PPP loans are for Browns.
Unemployment rate
7.0%
Aug 2026, +2.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,501
1,693 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,227
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$43.09M
FY 2026, $6,900 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Browns, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
603
Countywide, mostly dense fog
July high / Jan low
89° / 23°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Browns, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Browns
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BellmontVillage | 3.9 mi | 0.3 |
| AlbionCity | 4.4 mi | 2.1 |
| Bone GapVillage | 4.7 mi | 0.6 |
| KeensburgVillage | 6.4 mi | 0.3 |
| GrayvilleCity | 8.3 mi | 2.1 |
| West SalemVillage | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| Golden GateVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Mount CarmelCity | 12 mi | 4.8 |
| Griffin, INTown | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Johnson, INCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2 |
| ParkersburgVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| CrossvilleVillage | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Stewartsville, INCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| PhillipstownVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Mount ErieVillage | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| Burnt PrairieVillage | 17 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Browns, IL in?
- Browns is in Edwards County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Browns, IL?
- About 163 people live in Browns, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Browns?
- Nearby places include Bellmont (3.9 mi), Albion (4.4 mi), Bone Gap (4.7 mi), Keensburg (6.4 mi), Grayville (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023