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Brodhead, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Rockcastle County County
Brodhead, KY
At a Glance
How Brodhead Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brodhead's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Brodhead a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Brodhead residents earn a median household income of $28,523 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,811. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 278 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brodhead is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,311. Median rent is $593/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Brodhead reports 85 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 592/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.2% of adults in Brodhead hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 78.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brodhead has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.