What are the schools like in Brodhead, WI?

Brodhead is served primarily by Brodhead School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.7:1.

What is the median household income in Brodhead?

The median household income in Brodhead, WI is $45,601 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.7%.

What is the weather like in Brodhead, WI?

Brodhead has an average high temperature of 27.4°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 37.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Brodhead, WI affordable or expensive?

Brodhead's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Brodhead is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $154,900 and the median rent is $646 per month.

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

Brodhead has a violent crime rate of 125.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 688.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Brodhead, WI a Good Place to Live?

Brodhead is a small town of 3,221 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $45,601 and a 6.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Brodhead stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, 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: 95.8

Brodhead's overall cost of living index is 95.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Brodhead costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Brodhead, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$154,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$646	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,601	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Brodhead's violent crime rate is 125.1 per 100,000 residents — 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

125.1 /100k

Property Crime

688.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Brodhead is served primarily by Brodhead School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Brodhead, WI	National Avg
School District	Brodhead School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Brodhead sees average highs of 27.4°F in January and 83.1°F in July, with 38.3 inches of annual precipitation and 37.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Brodhead, WI
Average High — January	27.4°F
Average High — July	83.1°F
Annual Precipitation	38.3"
Annual Snowfall	37.3"

Demographics

Metric	Brodhead, WI	National Avg
Population	3,221	—
Median Age	41.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	22.4%	22.2%
65 and over	19.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Brodhead

Brodhead, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

53520

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brodhead, WI affordable or expensive?

Brodhead's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Brodhead roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $154,900 and median rent is $646/month.

What is the crime rate in Brodhead, WI?

Brodhead's violent crime rate is 125.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 688.1 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 Brodhead School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1. 12.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Brodhead, WI a good place to live?

Brodhead, WI has a population of 3,221, a median household income of $45,601, and an unemployment rate of 6.7%. 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 27.4°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.3 inches with about 37.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Brodhead?

Brodhead, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53520.

What is the population of Brodhead?

The population of Brodhead, Wisconsin is 3,221 with a median age of 41.9. 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 96 (100 = US average), median home $154,900, median household income $45,601, crime index 33 (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.