The Town FilesBrillion, Wisconsin
City in Calumet County · population 3,262 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $198,900
- Household income
- $57,955
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 43 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 37.6
Brillion is a city of 3,262 people in Calumet County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $198,900, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks more of a college town than 98% of Wisconsin towns, easier by car than 90% of Wisconsin towns, better for first-time buyers than 89% of Wisconsin towns.
How Brillion ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Brillion is worth $198,900, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $57,955, which is more affordable than 37% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $810 a month. 78.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Brillion | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $198,900 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $810 | $951 |
| Median household income | $57,955 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 78.0% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Brillion
| People | Brillion | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.8% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 18.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.2% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.8% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 5.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 8.3% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 21.8 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.7% | 89.1% |
Weather in Brillion
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 9.8°F. About 32.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 43.2 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 159 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brillion since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 30, 1967 about 9.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 14, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on March 29, 1998.
Severe weather in Calumet County since 1996
Calumet County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| August 11, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1933: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| June 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1768: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Calumet County
Calumet County had 16,250 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,037 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in Brillion itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Brillion
2 public schools with 613 students, about 15.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brillion Elementary | PK-5 | 405 | 16.2 |
| Brillion Middle | 6-8 | 208 | 13.9 |
Towns near Brillion
- Wrightstown, WI9.6 mi · 2,578 people · home $327,900
- Sherwood, WI10.3 mi · 3,271 people · home $351,200
- Buchanan, WI10.7 mi · 6,857 people · home $335,400
- Chilton, WI10.9 mi · 4,080 people · home $161,900
- Harrison, WI11.3 mi · 12,418 people · home $348,500
- Wrightstown, WI11.9 mi · 3,179 people · home $285,400
- Kaukauna, WI12.1 mi · 17,089 people · home $225,700
- Combined Locks, WI13.2 mi · 3,634 people · home $246,000
Brillion questions
Is Brillion, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Brillion scores better for retirees than 16% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 19%. 22.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.6).
How much does a house cost in Brillion?
The median owner-occupied home in Brillion is valued at $198,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,955, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $810 a month.
What is the weather like in Brillion?
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 9.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.2 inches of precipitation a year and 43.2 inches of snow.
Does Brillion get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brillion since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 30, 1967. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)