The Town FilesBrodhead, Wisconsin
City in Green County · population 3,274 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $168,800
- Household income
- $49,583
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 37 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 41.4
Brodhead is a city of 3,274 people in Green County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $168,800, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks hipper than 94% of Wisconsin towns, more walkable than 88% of Wisconsin towns, more vibrant than 81% of Wisconsin towns.
How Brodhead 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 Brodhead is worth $168,800, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $49,583, which is more affordable than 37% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $680 a month. 66.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Brodhead | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $168,800 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $680 | $951 |
| Median household income | $49,583 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 66.0% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Brodhead
| People | Brodhead | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.4 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.0% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.1% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.9% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 4.2% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 25.9 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.4% | 89.1% |
Weather in Brodhead
July highs average 83.1°F and January lows 10.5°F. About 38.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 37.3 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 151 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brodhead since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on January 24, 1967 about 1.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 15, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 4, 1975.
Severe weather in Green County since 1996
Green County has been included in 17 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 |
| April 5, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1966: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| June 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1768: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 19, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3285: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
Jobs and pay in Green County
Green County had 15,543 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,430 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in Brodhead itself the ACS puts it at 5.2%.
Public schools in Brodhead
3 public schools with 1,017 students, about 13.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald R Albrecht Elementary | PK-5 | 478 | 13.7 |
| Brodhead High | 9-12 | 322 | 14.0 |
| Brodhead Middle | 6-8 | 217 | 12.1 |
Towns near Brodhead
- Evansville, WI11.9 mi · 5,703 people · home $276,400
- Monroe, WI13.3 mi · 10,661 people · home $195,300
- Rock, WI14.9 mi · 2,981 people · home $262,600
- Beloit, WI16.0 mi · 7,721 people · home $219,000
- Janesville, WI19.0 mi · 65,615 people · home $223,400
- Beloit, WI19.3 mi · 36,657 people · home $156,500
- Fulton, WI19.6 mi · 3,580 people · home $343,700
- Rockton, IL19.8 mi · 7,863 people · home $235,400
Brodhead questions
Is Brodhead, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Brodhead scores better for retirees than 11% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 27%. 18.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.4).
How much does a house cost in Brodhead?
The median owner-occupied home in Brodhead is valued at $168,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,583, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $680 a month.
What is the weather like in Brodhead?
July highs average 83.1°F and January lows 10.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.3 inches of precipitation a year and 37.3 inches of snow.
Does Brodhead get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brodhead since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on January 24, 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)