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Brodhead, KY
City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky.
Population
1,423
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
815
ZIP codes
0
Brodhead and its ZIP codes
Brodhead at a glance
- Brodhead is about 7.1 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $35,333 a year, 45% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,200 (27% below Kentucky) and median rent is $636 a month.
Local data for Brodhead, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brodhead, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,333
Poverty rate
29.1%
Median home value
$150,200
Median rent
$636/mo
Homeownership
44.9%
Bachelor's or higher
19.9%
Median age
35.1
Average commute
25.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (113), German Americans (65), Scottish Americans (13).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rockcastle County. PPP loans are for Brodhead.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,848
3,837 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,633
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$101M
FY 2026, $6,315 per person
How people get to work
Brodhead, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.5%
- Carpooled13.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brodhead, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
422
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
17
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 25°F
51.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Brodhead
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mount VernonCity | 4.8 mi | 2.8 |
| Crab OrchardCity | 6.5 mi | 1.7 |
| LivingstonCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| BereaCity | 15 mi | 16.5 |
| EubankCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| StanfordCity | 16 mi | 4.8 |
| LancasterCity | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| McKinneyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| Science HillCity | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| East BernstadtCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.1 |
| HustonvilleCity | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| McKeeCity | 23 mi | 2.4 |
| SomersetCity | 23 mi | 14.8 |
| RichmondCity | 24 mi | 22 |
| Junction CityCity | 24 mi | 2 |
| DanvilleCity | 25 mi | 18.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brodhead, KY in?
- Brodhead is in Rockcastle County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Brodhead, KY?
- About 1,423 people live in Brodhead, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brodhead?
- Nearby places include Mount Vernon (4.8 mi), Crab Orchard (6.5 mi), Livingston (13 mi), Berea (15 mi), Eubank (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023