Brownsville, Louisiana
Brownsville is a community of 4,357 people in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
Why visit Brownsville
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 42 places to eat, 15 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Cinemark Tinseltown 17, Bright-Lamkin-Easterling House and Bynum House.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 37°F.
Weather in Brownsville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Brownsville
Brownsville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Brownsville had a population of 4,353.
From the Wikipedia article Brownsville, Louisiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks7
Bright-Lamkin-Easterling House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Monroe, Louisiana, United States
Bynum House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in Monroe, Louisiana, United States
G.B. Cooley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in Monroe, Louisiana, United States
Gov. Luther Hall House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
House on the National Register of Historic Places in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
J.S. Block Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic building in Monroe, Louisiana, United States
Masur Museum of Art
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in Monroe, Louisiana, United States
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Roland M. Filhiol House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
House in Monroe, Louisiana
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes42
El Jarrito Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.0 mi
3623 Cypress Street, West Monroe
Mo-Su 10:30-22:00
El Sombrero of West Monroe
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.4 mi
407 Constitution Drive, West Monroe
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Golden Corral
Restaurant · American, Buffet · 1.1 mi
200 Basic Drive, West Monroe
Mo-Th 10:30-21:30, Fr 10:30-22:00, Sa 07:30-22:00, Su 07:30-21:30
Taquiera El Jefe Y Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.1 mi
103 Basic Drive, West Monroe
Mo-Su 09:00-20:00
Eskamoe's Frozen Custard & More
Ice cream · 1.7 mi
703 McMillan Road, West Monroe
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00, Su 12:00-22:00
Milano's Italian Grill
Restaurant · Italian · 1.3 mi
1603 Constitution Drive, West Monroe
Tu-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00, Su 11:00-21:00
Texas Roadhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.1 mi
108 Basic Drive, West Monroe
Mo-Th 15:00-22:00, Fr 15:00-23:00, Sa 11:00-23:00, Su 11:00-22:00
30 more on the map.
Where to stay15
Hilton Garden Inn West Monroe
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
400 Mane Street, West Monroe
Churches and places of worship23
First United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
St. James United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Beacon Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 1.6 mi
2326 Jonesboro Road, West Monroe
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries40
Healthcare8
Ochsner Health Center for Children - Monroe
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
300 Pavillion Road, West Monroe
Ochsner-LSU Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
207 Thomas Road, West Monroe
Map of Brownsville
155 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 37°F | 5.2 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 40°F | 4.7 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 47°F | 5.2 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 54°F | 5.8 in |
| May | 84°F | 63°F | 4.4 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 70°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 72°F | 3.9 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 71°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 66°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 54°F | 5.0 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 44°F | 4.2 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 39°F | 5.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Monroe Rgnl Ap (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Ouachita Parish has had 35 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-02-18: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-10: Tropical Storm Francine (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-13: Tropical Storm Nicholas (Coastal Storm)
- 2021-08-29: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-27: Tropical Storm Ida (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Bawcomville 2 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
- West Monroe 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Claiborne 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Monroe 5 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Bastrop 25 mi northeast, about 40 min by car
- Ruston 28 mi west, about 45 min by car
- Banks Springs 29 mi south, about 46 min by car
- Arcadia 44 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Crossett 45 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- West Crossett 46 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- G. B. Cooley House 02, Rswood, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roland M. Filhiol House, Monroe, LA, 2023 03 (cropped), Deonte Williams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cottons in Monroe, Louisiana in J. S. Block building 2023, Timothy Holdiness, CC BY 4.0
- Masur Museum of Art, Larealtor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Governor Luther Hall - 1515 Jackson St, Monroe, LA, Dschmidt66, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First United Methodist Church West Monroe Louisiana, Rswood, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lid speculums for sterilization, Timothy Holdiness, CC BY-SA 4.0
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