Living in Brownwood

Brownwood, “Feels Like Home!”

Brownwood and the Brown County area is located near the geographical center of Texas with a county population of near 38,000. Brownwood it is the largest city in a 70 mile radius and serves as a regional hub for many trades of commerce including healthcare.

You will find that living in Brownwood and the Brown County area offers a warm friendly atmosphere. It is a wonderful place to live and raise a family. It offers a variety of community activities, educational opportunities, youth sports activities and lake recreation. It is home to some of the best hunting and fishing in Texas.

As a healthcare provider you will find that involvement and caring for our community is a priority for Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood (HMCB). HMCB is a licensed 188 bed facility offering a range of services including acute and specialty care, 24 hour emergency care, in and outpatient services along with oncology services. We are committed to progress and hope you will choose to live and work here and be a part of our community.

Brownwood at a Glimpse

• Low Cost of living
• Higher Education Opportunities
  • Howard Payne University
  • Ranger College – Brownwood and Early Branches
  • Texas State Technical College – Brownwood Campus
• Year-round golf and disc golf
• Recreational lake and hunting
• Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce
• City of Brownwood
• Brownwood Municipal Development District
• Visit Brownwood

Entertainment and Attractions

• Visit Brownwood
  Explore the Top of the Texas Hill Country when you Visit Brownwood.
• Brownwood Public Library
  View the Brownwood Public Library website for information about events and education.
• Community Events
  Access our community calendar to view upcoming events.
• Lehnis Railroad Museum
  The Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum is located across the street from the historic Brownwood Santa Fe Depot and Fred Harvey House.
• Parks & Recreation
  Discover community activities and information about local parks and pavilions.
• Pavilions and Rentable Facilities
  Listing of Parks, Pavilions, Pools and buildings that can be rented for meetings, parties, weddings or birthdays.
• Performing Arts
• Pools
  Find the hours of operation and more information about Brownwood Municipal Pools.
• Senior Citizens
  We are here to serve the needs of Brownwood Citizens 60 years of age or older.

About Brownwood

• New Residents
  Welcome to your new home in Brownwood!
• Community News
  Read current news and announcements.
• Emergency Management
  Learn how to be prepared for natural disasters and how the City of Brownwood can help.
• Health Department
  Public health activities for the City and County are provided by the Health Department.
• Keep Brownwood Beautiful
  This is a non-profit grassroots volunteer organization devoted to making Brownwood a cleaner, healthier, safer, and more attractive place in which to live and work.
• Willis Creek Study
  Willis Creek Flood Reduction presentation
• Young Leaders of Brown County

Education in area Brown County ISD’s (School Districts)

Private Schools

• Victory Life Academy, Main Office, 325-641-2223
• Cross Classical Academy, Administration, 325-646-8560