Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
Brodhead is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 3,205. Residents earn $49,531 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
Based on current data, Brodhead receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Brodhead offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Brodhead is $49,531, 34% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Brodhead is $167,600, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $691 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Brodhead is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,702 per 100,000, near the national average.
13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Brodhead experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches, including 37.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 97.4% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,531 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,272 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $989 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,781 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,156 |
| County GDP | $2,497M |
| Restaurants | 102 |
| Healthcare | 81 |
| Retail | 143 |
| Manufacturing | 76 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,464 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.86% |
| Commute Time | 25.0 min |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |
| Census Median | $167,600 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $300,576 |
| Median List Price | $269,900 |
| Median List Price | $269,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $157 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.3% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Inventory | 12 |
| Census Median Rent | $691 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,464 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.86% |
| Obesity | 42.8% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.8% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.2% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.9% |
| Premature Death | 5,852/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 81 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,702.1/100K |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 152.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,550.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.3 inches |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 37.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 792 ft (241 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,781/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6168°N, 89.3756°W |
| County FIPS | 55045 |
Winner: Democrat by 0.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.9% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,781/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 81 |
| Restaurants | 102 |
| Retail Stores | 143 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 25.0 min |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |