At a Glance
Median Income
$54,792
$41,445 per capita
Home Value
$155,900
Zillow: $257,468
Median Rent
$588/mo
16.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
77.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
14.0% smoking rate
How Broadus Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Broadus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Broadus a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Broadus residents earn a median household income of $54,792 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,445. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 106 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Broadus is $155,900 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,468. Median rent is $588/month, with 16.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
12.1% of adults in Broadus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
77.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Broadus has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population426
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density1,217/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,792
Per Capita$41,445
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$153M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022
Housing
A+
Home Value$155,900
Rent$588
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$257,468
Housing Units310
Rent Burden16.3%
Health
Obesity30.4%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain14.9 in/yr
Elevation3,031 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+77.6%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute11 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Broadus was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Northeast Wyoming Regional (76 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.