What are the schools like in Brodhead, KY?

Brodhead is served primarily by Rockcastle County. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.5:1.

What is the median household income in Brodhead?

The median household income in Brodhead, KY is $28,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.1%.

What is the weather like in Brodhead, KY?

Brodhead has an average high temperature of 42.3°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.9 inches.

Brodhead, KY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Brodhead, KY affordable or expensive?

Brodhead's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Brodhead is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $125,400 and the median rent is $571 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Brodhead, KY?

Brodhead has a violent crime rate of 29.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 215.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Brodhead, KY a Good Place to Live?

Brodhead is a small town of 1,361 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $28,750 and a 12.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Brodhead stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Brodhead is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Brodhead city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 86.7

Brodhead's overall cost of living index is 86.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Brodhead costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Brodhead, KY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$125,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$571	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	38.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$28,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Brodhead's violent crime rate is 29.9 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

29.9 /100k

Property Crime

215.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Brodhead is served primarily by Rockcastle County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Brodhead, KY	National Avg
School District	Rockcastle County	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	78.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Brodhead sees average highs of 42.3°F in January and 84.4°F in July, with 51.3 inches of annual precipitation and 10.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Brodhead, KY
Average High — January	42.3°F
Average High — July	84.4°F
Annual Precipitation	51.3"
Annual Snowfall	10.9"

Demographics

Metric	Brodhead, KY	National Avg
Population	1,361	—
Median Age	34.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.5%	22.2%
65 and over	16.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Brodhead

Brodhead, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

40409

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brodhead, KY affordable or expensive?

Brodhead's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Brodhead roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $125,400 and median rent is $571/month.

What is the crime rate in Brodhead, KY?

Brodhead's violent crime rate is 29.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 215.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Brodhead?

Public schools in Brodhead are operated by Rockcastle County. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 16.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Brodhead, KY a good place to live?

Brodhead, KY has a population of 1,361, a median household income of $28,750, and an unemployment rate of 12.1%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Brodhead?

Brodhead averages 42.3°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.3 inches with about 10.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Brodhead?

Brodhead, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 40409.

What is the population of Brodhead?

The population of Brodhead, Kentucky is 1,361 with a median age of 34.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Brodhead?

Key numbers for living in Brodhead: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $125,400, median household income $28,750, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brodhead side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.