Browning, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 217 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -31.5%
 
Males: 109  (50.7%)
Females: 108  (49.3%)
Median resident age:

43.7 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 64630.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-655,451,051 (it was $19,167 in 2000)
Browning $-655,451,051
MO $64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,766 (it was $11,266 in 2000)

Browning city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-739,551,989 (it was $18,400 in 2000)
Browning $-739,551,989
MO $221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $84,643; detached houses: $84,646

Median gross rent in 2022: $448.

March 2022 cost of living index in Browning: 76.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 34.1%

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According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Browning, Missouri as of May 22, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Browning is 116 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (40.6%), English (12.5%), German (10.9%), Scottish (4.7%), British (3.1%), Welsh (1.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1891

Elevation: 765 feet

Land area: 0.52 square miles.

Population density: 414 people per square mile   (low).

Browning, Missouri map

8 residents are foreign born (3.0% Latin America).

This city:

2.7%
Missouri:

4.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $254 (0.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $546 (0.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Columbia, MO (87.2 miles , pop. 84,531).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (99.6 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (312.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Purdin, MO (2.4 miles ),
Humphreys, MO (3.3 miles),
Linneus, MO (3.3 miles ),
Milan, MO (3.4 miles ),
Galt, MO (3.7 miles ),
Winigan, MO (3.7 miles),
Osgood, MO (3.9 miles),
Laredo, MO (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 40.03 N, Longitude: 93.16 W

Area code: 660

Distribution of median household income in Browning, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Browning, MO in 2022
Browning satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.8%
Missouri:

2.8%
Most common industries in Browning, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Food (23.9%)
  • Health care (13.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.8%)
  • Construction (7.7%)
  • Public administration (5.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Food (29.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (22.2%)
  • Construction (13.0%)
  • Public administration (7.4%)
  • Truck transportation (7.4%)
  • Warehousing & storage (5.6%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (25.4%)
  • Food (19.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.9%)
  • Printing & related support activities (6.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.8%)
  • U. S. Postal service (4.8%)
Most common occupations in Browning, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Food processing workers (17.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (10.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (3.4%)
  • Art and design workers (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Food processing workers (18.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (16.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (16.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.6%)
  • Construction laborers (5.6%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Food processing workers (15.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.3%)
  • Art and design workers (4.8%)
  • Registered nurses (4.8%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.8%)

Average climate in Browning, Missouri

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Tornado activity:

Browning-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Missouri state average. It is 28% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/21/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 23.2 miles away from the Browning city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/21/1973, a category F4 tornado 29.0 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Browning-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 346% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 322.8 miles away from Browning center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 302.9 miles away from Browning center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 368.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 303.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 294.0 miles away from Browning center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 278.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Linn County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 12, Floods: 11, Tornadoes: 8, Winter Storms: 5, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Browning topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Browning:

  • SULLIVAN COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 12 miles away; MILAN, MO)
  • MILAN COMMUNITY CARE (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; MILAN, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Browning:

  • Truman State University (about 33 miles; Kirksville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,553)
  • Moberly Area Community College (about 57 miles; Moberly, MO; FT enrollment: 3,977)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 81 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Columbia College (about 87 miles; Columbia, MO; FT enrollment: 13,975)
  • University of Missouri-Columbia (about 88 miles; Columbia, MO; FT enrollment: 29,599)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 89 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)
  • State Fair Community College (about 93 miles; Sedalia, MO; FT enrollment: 3,581)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • This is a rural farm community. It has a lot of fine folks and a great public school. It is an excellent place to raise a family. The work is hard and under paid. I was raise there and raised my family there for 25 years.

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Notable locations in Browning: Browning Rural Fire Department (A), Browning Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Linn County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Browning and their reported violations in the past:

BROWNING (Population served: 265, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Lead Consumer Notice - In APR-01-2011, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUN-23-2011)
  • Lead Consumer Notice - In JAN-01-2011, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

65.5%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

2.7%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Browning:

Marital status in Browning, MO
  • Never married: 27.7%
  • Now married: 57.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.1%
  • Divorced: 11.1%

For population 25 years and over in Browning:

  • High school or higher: 81.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.0%
  • Unemployed: 1.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.8
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Browning, MO (based on Linn County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,55030
Mainline Protestant2,97015
Catholic9942
Other1193
None4,128-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Here:

2.37 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Linn County:

0.79 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Linn County:

5.52 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Here:

3.15 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Linn County:

9.6%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Linn County:

29.9%
Missouri:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

15.2%
Missouri:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

50.2%
Missouri:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

44.0%
Missouri:

48.6%

Average BMI:
Browning:

28.2
Missouri:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

19.1%
Missouri:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Browning:

7.4%
State:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Browning:

6.8
Missouri:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

30.1%
State:

34.3%

General health condition:
Here:

55.2%
Missouri:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Browning:

72.8%
Missouri:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Browning, MO Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$439
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$1,185
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$1,625
Water Supply 0$0 5$1,615
Other and Unallocable 0$0 6$650
Financial Administration 0$0 1$2,826
Firefighters 0$0 1$130
Totals for Government 0$0 16$8,470

Browning government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $15,000 ($69.12)
    Regular Highways: $7,000 ($32.26)
    Water Utilities: $6,000 ($27.65)
    Police Protection: $2,000 ($9.22)
    Sewerage: $1,000 ($4.61)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($4.61)

Browning government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $24,000 ($110.60)
    Solid Waste Management: $15,000 ($69.12)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $6,000 ($27.65)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($4.61)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $55,000 ($253.46)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $7,000 ($32.26)
  • Tax - Property: $7,000 ($32.26)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $1,000 ($4.61)

Browning government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $87,000 ($400.92)

Strongest AM radio stations in Browning:

  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFMZ (1470 AM; 0 kW; BROOKFIELD, MO; Owner: BEST BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WPSN (1590 AM; 2 kW; HONESDALE, PA; Owner: DE WIT BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Browning:

  • KLTE (107.9 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: BOTT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KZBK (96.9 FM; BROOKFIELD, MO; Owner: BEST BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KULH (105.9 FM; WHEELING, MO; Owner: RESOURCES MANAGEMENT UNLIMITED, INC.)
  • KTTN-FM (92.3 FM; TRENTON, MO; Owner: LUEHRS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KRNW (88.9 FM; CHILLICOTHE, MO; Owner: NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KCHI-FM (98.5 FM; CHILLICOTHE, MO; Owner: DANIEL D. LEATHERMAN)
  • K218BQ (91.5 FM; BROOKFIELD, MO; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Browning:

  • KTVO (Channel 3; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KTVO LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)

Browning fatal accident list:

Nov 24, 1979 00:05 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 18Number of bridges
  • 161ft / 48.8mTotal length
  • $333,000Total costs
  • 4,901Total average daily traffic
  • 759Total average daily truck traffic
  • 6,292Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
New bridges in Browning, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 31930-1939
  • 21960-1969
  • 31980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 72000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Browning, MO

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • Justin D Dehnert, Mo7004 Browning (Lat: 40.033528 Lon: -93.154722), Type: 57.7, Structure height: 29115 m, Overall height: 57.7 m, Registrant: 1 Source Towers, LLC, Justin@1swllc.Com, , New P-ort Richey, Phone: (813) 527-3830

  • Justin D Dehnert, Mo7004 Browning (Lat: 40.033528 Lon: -93.154722), Type: 57.7, Structure height: 29115 m, Overall height: 57.7 m, Registrant: 1 Source Towers, LLC, Justin@1swllc.Com, , New P-ort Richey, Phone: (813) 527-3830


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • BROWNING, N Side Cr O, 10.2 Km E (Lat: 40.037500 Lon: -93.044722), Type: Tower, Structure height: 21.3 m, Call Sign: KFK88,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6815.00 MHz, Grant Date: 10/07/2010, Expiration Date: 09/06/2020, Cancellation Date: 11/07/2020, Registrant: Allgeier Martin & Associates Inc, 2820 S Range Line Road, Joplin, MO 64803, Phone: (417) 624-5703, Fax: (417) 624-7558, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KC0IIE, Licensee ID: L00262049, Grant Date: 06/22/2000, Expiration Date: 06/22/2010, Cancellation Date: 06/23/2012, Certifier: Edward C Harper, Registrant: Edward C Harper, 202 East Fir, Browning, MO 64630

  • Call Sign: KD0UNU, Licensee ID: L01770727, Grant Date: 03/05/2013, Expiration Date: 03/05/2023, Certifier: Sherman D Barber, Registrant: Sherman D Barber, 52300 Woodland Dr, Browning, MO 64630

  • Call Sign: KE0VOQ, Licensee ID: L02263093, Grant Date: 05/02/2019, Expiration Date: 05/02/2029, Certifier: Russell W Abbott, Registrant: Russell W Abbott, 505 W Main St, Browning, MO 64630


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7518T, N7518T, N-7518T, Serial Number: 47118, Year manufactured: 1959, Airworthiness Date: 11/17/1959, Certificate Issue Date: 07/26/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Doyle D Williams, 32041 Highway Dd, Browning, MO 64630
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 10/31/2020

Most common first names in Browning, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James1382.3 years
John874.6 years
William882.4 years
Mary778.2 years
Donald659.0 years
Earl670.2 years
Robert667.2 years
Floyd568.4 years
George575.0 years
Ernest471.3 years
Most common last names in Browning, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Jones1283.1 years
Taylor1084.3 years
Creason877.8 years
Elliott779.8 years
Moore770.0 years
Britton663.7 years
Watson671.2 years
Williams678.5 years
Nickell672.5 years
Gooch681.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Browning, MO
  • 80.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.0%Electricity
  • 7.8%Utility gas
  • 2.2%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Browning, MO
  • 46.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 25.0%Electricity
  • 21.4%Utility gas
  • 7.1%No fuel used


Browning compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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