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Brodhead’s story
Brodhead in pictures
9 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
BrodheadKY
A town of 1,423. Safer than 99% of U.S. towns.
Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0
Population
1,423
−7.8% since 2010
Typical home
$156K
−8.2% in a year
Household income
$35K
median
Median age
35.1
years
Jobs based here
156
A commuter town
What makes Brodhead stand out
The 3 things Brodhead does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,423 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Brodhead’s report card
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Residents weigh in
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Weather
Forecast →48°
Clear
H 76° · L 51°
Local news
All →- Funeral service held Saturday for one of Kentucky's longest serving mayors, Walter CashLEX 18 News · Aug 8
- Longest serving mayor in Kentucky dies at 91WKYT · Aug 7
- Permanent traffic pattern change coming to Brodhead roadwayWKYT · Jul 24
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Brodhead. Another town gets a different order.
Safety
Less crime per resident than 99% of U.S. towns
Brodhead reports less crime per resident than 99% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
A+Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Brodhead0
Kentucky2.1
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Brodhead0
Kentucky12.8
U.S.15.5
99th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
96th
percentile among KY towns
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
0
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 81% of U.S. communities.
81risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
3
paid flood claims since 2010
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Schools
Brodhead’s public schools outperform 76% of Kentucky districts
The public schools Brodhead’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 76% of Kentucky’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
A−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brodhead Elementary School | PK–5 | 493 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within KY on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Brodhead
Most working residents leave Brodhead for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Mount Vernon (19%), Berea (10%) and Richmond (6%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
2%work in town
Where working residents work
In Brodhead2%
Mount Vernon19%
Berea10%
Richmond6%
Lexington-Fayette urban county5%
16 mi
median commute distance
156
jobs based in Brodhead
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Housing
A typical Brodhead home is worth about $156K
The typical Brodhead home is worth about $156,000, down 8.2% in a year, 33% below the Kentucky typical home.
$156KZillow home value
Typical home value
Brodhead$156K
Kentucky$233K
−8.2%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Brodhead has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 25°, and about 11 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
11″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–46°
Spring44–66°
Summer63–84°
Fall45–68°
Oct 24
typical first frost
Apr 18
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Brodhead is
Brodhead tracks Kentucky closely on all 5 CDC measures.
5 measures vs. Kentucky
0 better5 too close to call0 worse
Rockcastle County Hospital
5.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Brodhead for work
Where Brodhead’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
156jobs based in Brodhead
2%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Brodhead
City in Kentucky, United States
Brodhead is a home rule-class city in Rockcastle County in southeastern Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, Brodhead had a population of 1,117. It is part of the Richmond–Berea Micropolitan Statistical Area. Brodhead has been noted for its unusual place name.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,117
- Area
- 1.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 935 ft
- ZIP code
- 40409
- Area code
- 606
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