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Browns’s story
144 years in pictures
Census counts: 421 in 1900, 139 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2020.
- 1882Browns is settled
BrownsIL
A town of 133, settled in 1882.
Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0
Population
133
2025 Census estimate · −4.3% since 2020
Typical home
$113K
−6.8% in a year
Household income
$58K
median
Median age
51.3
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Browns a good place to live?
22% of residents live below the poverty line in Browns, against 8.4% in Illinois’ towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. No town among the 769 in Illinois we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Browns. Browns has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
133 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Browns: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Browns, and how to reach them.
PowerAmeren Illinois Company16.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Browns’ trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Illinois you can register online until 16 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 28 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereEdwards County ClerkEdwards County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code6281862818 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Browns.
Housing
Browns’ typical home value is about $113K
The typical Browns home is worth about $113,000, down 6.8% in a year, 62% below the Illinois typical home. 92% of households own their home in Browns, above both the Illinois town median (75%) and the median of U.S. towns (73%).
$113KZillow home value
Typical home value
Browns$113K
Illinois$296K
−6.8%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Browns
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 77% of U.S. communities.
77risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtEarthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Browns has four seasons and hot summers
Browns has chilly winters and warm summers. Browns’ July high is 88°F.
12″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter26–43°
Spring45–67°
Summer66–87°
Fall47–69°
Oct 28
typical first frost
Apr 4
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Browns is
Browns beats the Illinois average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11. 40% of Browns adults have high blood pressure.
| Browns | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 35% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 37% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Illinois
3 better18 too close to call11 worse
| What stands out | Browns | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.1% | 9.9% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 67% | 60.2% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 23.6% | 10.3% |
Wabash General Hospital 1
12 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Browns
16pages on Browns
The big questions
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Browns; the nearest are
Illinois Eastern Community CollegesCommunity college · Public · Olney24.9 mi$5,260 in-state tuitionVincennes UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Vincennes, IN32.8 mi$7,126 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Browns residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
About Browns
Village in Illinois, United States
Browns is a village in Edwards County, Illinois, United States. The population was 139 as of the 2020 census, slightly up from 134 as of the 2010 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1892
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- ZIP code
- 62818
Questions about Browns
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Browns, IL a good place to live?
Browns has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.