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Brownstown, IL
Village in Fayette County, Illinois.
Population
722
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
946
ZIP codes
0
Brownstown and its ZIP codes
Brownstown at a glance
- Brownstown is about 4.1 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,000, 36% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $72,900 (72% below Illinois) and median rent is $886 a month.
Local data for Brownstown, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brownstown, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,000
Poverty rate
19.8%
Median home value
$72,900
Median rent
$886/mo
Homeownership
56.8%
Bachelor's or higher
4.1%
Median age
34.0
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (237), Irish Americans (114), French Americans (63).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Brownstown.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,761
4,954 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,155
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$123M
FY 2026, $5,747 per person
How people get to work
Brownstown, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.9%
- Carpooled29.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.4%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brownstown, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
325
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 21°F
41.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brownstown, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Brownstown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| St. ElmoCity | 6 mi | 1.5 |
| VandaliaCity | 7.7 mi | 8.1 |
| St. PeterVillage | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| AltamontCity | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| RamseyVillage | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| FarinaVillage | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| La CledeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| VernonVillage | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| HerrickVillage | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Beecher CityVillage | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| BinghamVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| EdgewoodVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
| KinmundyCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| Mulberry GroveVillage | 18 mi | 1 |
| MasonTown | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| PatokaVillage | 18 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brownstown, IL in?
- Brownstown is in Fayette County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Brownstown, IL?
- About 722 people live in Brownstown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brownstown?
- Nearby places include St. Elmo (6 mi), Vandalia (7.7 mi), St. Peter (10 mi), Altamont (12 mi), Ramsey (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023