Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
34% of residents are under 18 in Brunswick, above both Missouri’s towns (23%) and U.S. towns (22%). Only 1 of the 243 Missouri towns we compare have a lower median rent than Brunswick. Brunswick has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Brunswick beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 363 in 1850, a peak of 1,801 in 1880, 801 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1900 and 4 maps from 1890 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Brunswick, 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 Brunswick.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 81% of U.S. communities. Since 1986, 33 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Brunswick.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Most working residents leave Brunswick for work: only 13% work in town. 21% of residents live below the poverty line in Brunswick, against 14% in Missouri’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Brunswick’s median household income is $40,000.
| Brunswick | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 21% | 14% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $40,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 13% | 13% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Brunswick has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 88°, January nights drop to 19° and about 12 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Brunswick beats the Missouri average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8. 44% of Brunswick adults have high blood pressure. Among 248 Missouri towns, just 10 have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Brunswick.
| Brunswick | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 37% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 16% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 12% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| What stands out | Brunswick | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 13% | 16.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.1% | 77.2% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 5.3% | 3.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0.0 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Herring Park | — | 6 |
| 2. Brunswick Access | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Brunswick; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Brunswick residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
Where Brunswick’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
5 notable people were born in Brunswick.
City in Missouri, United States
Brunswick is a city in Chariton County, Missouri, United States. Its population was 801 at the 2020 census. Brunswick, by official state proclamation, is the Pecan Capital of Missouri. The Missouri Farmers Association (MFA Incorporated) was founded in Brunswick in 1914.
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Brunswick has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
5 notable people were born here, including Wilbur Sweatman and Harry M. Coudrey.
