Brodhead, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Green County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,205
Population
1,781/sq mi density
$49,531
Median Income
$31,272 per capita
$167,600
Home Value
$319,697 Zillow
$691
Median Rent
33.1% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
125
Violent Crime/100K
688 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,531 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$167,600 home value, $691/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
125 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. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 37.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 792 ft (241 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,781/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6168°N, 89.3756°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Green County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southern Wisconsin Regional (JVL) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.9 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in |
Brodhead has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 19°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.6").