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IL area data

Brownstown, IL

Brownstown, IL.

Population: 1,809 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$179,612
1-year appreciation
+0.4%
3-year appreciation
-0.5%
5-year appreciation
+20.0%
10-year appreciation
+29.4%
All-time peak (2023-11)
$187,587
House Price Index
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
46.7 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Kuebler Airport (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+25 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Median annual property tax
$1,446
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
52.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,975
Average weekly wage
$768
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

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