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Brodhead, WI
City in Green County, Wisconsin.
Population
3,197
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,781
ZIP codes
0
Brodhead and its ZIP codes
Brodhead at a glance
- Brodhead is about 16 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,583 a year, 36% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,800 (37% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $680 a month.
Local data for Brodhead, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brodhead, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,583
Poverty rate
14.9%
Median home value
$168,800
Median rent
$680/mo
Homeownership
66.0%
Bachelor's or higher
12.1%
Median age
41.4
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (945), Irish Americans (304), Norwegian Americans (299).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Green County. PPP loans are for Brodhead.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,608
15,754 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,126
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$256M
FY 2026, $6,904 per person
How people get to work
Brodhead, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.1%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brodhead, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
790
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
39
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 11°F
38.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brodhead, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.3%
U.S. 33.3% +9.0 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Brodhead
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OrfordvilleVillage | 6.3 mi | 1.2 |
| JudaCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.3 |
| AlbanyVillage | 7.1 mi | 1.3 |
| FootvilleVillage | 9.3 mi | 1.1 |
| HanoverCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Lake Summerset, ILCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| EvansvilleCity | 12 mi | 3.6 |
| Durand, ILVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| MonroeCity | 14 mi | 5.8 |
| Davis, ILVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| MonticelloVillage | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Rock City, ILVillage | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| BrooklynVillage | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| Orangeville, ILVillage | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| Dakota, ILVillage | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| FultonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brodhead, WI in?
- Brodhead is in Green County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Brodhead, WI?
- About 3,197 people live in Brodhead, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brodhead?
- Nearby places include Orfordville (6.3 mi), Juda (7 mi), Albany (7.1 mi), Footville (9.3 mi), Hanover (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023