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Brownwood, TX

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Brownwood, TX

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 52
Population18,805
Foreign Born3.5%
Population Density1,260people per mi²
Median Age36.3 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

60/100

40% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Brownwood, Texas

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $25k$47k
Comfortable $35k$52k
Luxury $86k+$134k+
Elite (Top 5%) $116k+$179k+
Affordability Ratio

92%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean91%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
13
Positive
32
Poor
3
Negative
0

Groceries

5 within 10 miles

0.9mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

2.1mi

Airport

Hospital Helipad 1

2.1mi

Post Office

USPS — Brownwood, TX

0.8mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf1Nearest 4 mi
Camping20Nearest 53 mi
Marina2Nearest 9 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 134.3 mi
Gun Range3Nearest 2.6 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D+
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$48k+5.3%
36% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$358k
45% below US avg
College Educated
18.7%
47% below US avg
WFH
3.7%
74% below US avg
Homeownership
55.8%
15% below US avg
Median Home
$124k
56% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C+
Moderate

Crime rates similar to the national median for U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
27.6
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−21.0%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−24.5%
Homicide
0.05 / 1k Residents18% above state avg
Robbery
0.11 / 1k Residents79% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
3.04 / 1k Residents27% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−17.4%
Burglary
3.31 / 1k Residents35% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
19.08 / 1k Residents49% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.85 / 1k Residents66% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+22Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Brownwood, Texas
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair8.6% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (220% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season255 days338 frost-free
Annual Rainfall27.4"
Elevation1,365 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B-
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A-
Good254 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,260/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B
Fair0 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D+
WeakInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 197 mi · coast 270 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$19.3M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityHouston2.3M people are 254 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital124 miAustin, TX
Nearest Prison0.8 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-15T06:21:19.000Z

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