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Brodhead, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Green County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,205 Population 1,781/sq mi density
$49,531 Median Income $31,272 per capita
$167,600 Home Value $300,576 Zillow
$691 Median Rent 33.1% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$49,531 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$167,600 home value, $691/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Brodhead experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 37.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation792 ft (241 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density1,781/sq mi
Coordinates42.6168°N, 89.3756°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGreen County County
Nearest AirportSouthern Wisconsin Regional (JVL)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.3"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 37.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score46.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.8 / 100
Community Resilience81.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 15, 2024.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 135 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 102 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 100 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 121 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 96 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

556 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 53 fatalities, 1,089 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 7, 1984 EF5 63 km 9
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 85 km 2
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 91 km 1
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 73 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 58 km 24
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 93 km 6
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 95 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF3 45 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 51 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 86 km 0
Aug 18, 2005 EF3 34 km 1
Jun 17, 1992 EF3 32 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 8, 1984 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 75 km 0
Aug 5, 1979 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 4, 1975 EF3 69 km 0
Aug 2, 1967 EF3 57 km 2
Apr 16, 1967 EF3 47 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 2018 BADGER RX BURNS (659 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 2018 BADGER RX BURNS 659 90 km
2019 2019 BADGER RX BURNS 627 89 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 64 km
2009 COLD SPRINGS 552 22 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 22°F (-6°C) 1.2 in
March 34°F (1°C) 2.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.3 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.8 in

Brodhead has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 19°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (1.2").

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