Brodhead, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Rockcastle County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,339
Population
765/sq mi density
$28,523
Median Income
$17,811 per capita
$112,500
Home Value
$155,550 Zillow
$593
Median Rent
30.5% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$28,523 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, $593/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Brodhead experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. The area receives 10.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 930 ft (283 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 765/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4065°N, 84.4166°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Rockcastle County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
Brodhead has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and November the driest (3.5").