Brownwood, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
18,805 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$47,821 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$123,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$531 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$689 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Brown County
4
Brownwood Urban Area
4
Texas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Brown County
5
Brownwood Urban Area
5
Texas
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 0 45
Feb 2 0 49
Mar 2 0 56
Apr 2 0 65
May 4 0 73
Jun 4 0 79
Jul 2 0 83
Aug 2 0 83
Sep 2 0 76
Oct 2 0 66
Nov 2 0 55
Dec 1 0 46

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 18% of residents leaning left and 79% leaning right.

Liberal (18%) (80%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 86%
Hillary Clinton 12%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 11, TX State Senate District 10, TX State House District 68, TX
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Schools

Coggin Int
<1 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Victory Life Academy
1 miles, NE • 5 star
East El
1 miles, S • 1.9 star
Brownwood Accelerated Hs
2 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Howard Payne University
<1 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Cisco College
48 miles, N • 1.4 star
Ranger College
54 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Tarleton State University
57 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Brownwood Regional Medical Center
2 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Coleman County Medical Center Company
28 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Airports

Abilene Regional Airport
64 miles, N • 1 star
Robert Gray Army Airfield
81 miles, SE • 1 star
Waco Regional Airport
103 miles, SE • 1 star
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