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Brothertown, WI

Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area

Brothertown is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 216. Residents earn $56,299 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
216 Population 180/sq mi density
$56,299 Median Income $51,888 per capita
$219,500 Home Value
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$56,299 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$219,500 home value
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,299
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $219,500
22% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.0%
55% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.9%
6% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.3%
41% lower than US avg

How Brothertown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population216
Median Age60.7 yrs
Density180/mi²
Male / Female70% / 30%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,299
Per Capita$51,888
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$6,749M
Commute35 min

Housing

A
Home Value$219,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units212
Rent Burden24.9%

Health

Obesity33.9%
Uninsured10.2%
Smoking12.7%
Depression23.0%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain31.5 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation789 ft (240 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute35 min
Broadband83.2%
Libraries7

Is Brothertown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Brothertown receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Brothertown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Brothertown is $56,299, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Brothertown is $219,500, 22% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Brothertown has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches, including 38.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Brothertown has a population of 216 with a density of 180 people per square mile. The median age is 60.7 years, 56% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.9%).

Population

216
Total Population
180
People / sq mi
60.7yrs
Median Age
56% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 69.9%
Female 30.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Brothertown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Brothertown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Brothertown is $56,299, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Brothertown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,299
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$51,888
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120
IRS Avg AGI$77,525

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.3%
41% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,535
County GDP$6,749M

Business (County)

Restaurants233
Healthcare241
Retail304
Manufacturing136

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,030
72% above US avg
Cost of Living94.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.75%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.4 min
Drive Alone79.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Brothertown is $219,500, 22% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$219,500
22% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden24.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.8%
Housing Units212
Median Year Built1980

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,030
72% above US avg
Effective Rate2.75%
In Brothertown, 33.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.2% of residents lack health insurance. 12.7% are current smokers. 23.0% report depression. 25.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Brothertown vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.9%
6% above US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure27.3%
Asthma10.1%
COPD4.9%
Cancer7.0%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.7%
9% below US avg
Binge Drinking23.0%
Physical Inactivity25.2%
Depression23.0%
Mental Distress15.9%
Physical Distress11.4%
Short Sleep34.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.8%
Uninsured10.2%
19% above US avg
Primary Care1:2,087
Dentists1:1,298
Mental Health1:568
Checkup Rate74.2%
Dental Visits67.5%
Premature Death7,377/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access79.1%
Healthcare Facilities241
Brothertown has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 31.5 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.0°F
17% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall31.5 inches
17% below US avg
Snowfall38.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation789 ft (240 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density180/sq mi
Coordinates43.9750°N, 88.3175°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS55039
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 28.7-point margin. 83.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.8%
D 35.1%

Winner: Republican by 28.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.0%
55% below US avg
High School+94.4%
Graduate Degree+2.3%
School Test Score5.81
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density180/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access83.2%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities241
Restaurants233
Retail Stores304

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.4 min
Drive Alone79.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.8%

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