144 years in pictures
Census counts: 86 in 1890, 839 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1883 and 2 maps from 1966 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1882Browerville is platted
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.

A town of 821, platted in 1882. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Among 274 Minnesota towns, just 4 have a lower share of households owning their home than Browerville. Its National Register listings include Church of St. Joseph-Catholic and Kahlert Mercantile Store. Browerville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Browerville beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 86 in 1890, 839 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1883 and 2 maps from 1966 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Browerville, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Browerville.
Its public schools are run by the Browerville Public School District. Two of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browerville ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 275 | B |
| Browerville SecondaryLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 291 | C |
NCES · EDFacts
The typical Browerville home is worth about $267,000, up 7.4% in a year, 23% below the Minnesota typical home. At $876 a month, Browerville’s median rent is against $1,196 a month in Minnesota’s towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 68% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Browerville has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. At 80°F, Browerville’s July high is where Minnesota’s towns sit at 82°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Browerville’s median household income is $48,000. Jobs based in Browerville grew to 329 in 2023, 88 more than in 2013. 16% of residents live below the poverty line in Browerville.
| Browerville | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 16 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $48,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 11% | 9.8% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Browerville beats the Minnesota average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10. 72% of Browerville adults had a checkup this year.
| Browerville | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 72% | 75% | 79% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 35% | 35% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 7.3% | 8.1% |
| What stands out | Browerville | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 16.2% | 8.9% |
| More uninsured adults | 10.9% | 7.5% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 15.3% | 11.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Browerville Sports Complex | — | 6 |
| 2. Browerville Public Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Browerville; the nearest are
About 5 of every 100 Browerville residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Minnesota.
2 places in Browerville on the National Register of Historic Places.
3 notable people were born in Browerville.
City in Minnesota, United States
Browerville is a city in Todd County, Minnesota. The population was 790 at the time of the 2010 census. By the 2020 Decennial Census the population had increased to 839.
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Browerville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Browerville was platted in 1882 and has 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places. 3 notable people were born here, including LaVyrle Spencer and Gail T. Kulick.