Brown
Wisconsin

What stands out

What stands out about Brown County: the average temperature is in the bottom 11% of American counties (46°F), the property tax rate is in the top 13% of American counties (1.54%), and the uninsured rate is in the bottom 13% of American counties (6.3%). Within Wisconsin it ranks 36th of 72 counties for the average temperature, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in Brown County, Wisconsin. 268,393 people live here with you. The population grew 0.5% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +49).

Wisconsin has a graduated income tax reaching 7.65%, does not tax Social Security, and exempts some retirement income for residents 65 and over. Property taxes are high, largely for schools and local services, with a state lottery credit offsetting part of the bill. Milwaukee and Madison drive most job growth; the northern half of the state is lakes, forests and second homes.

Money

The typical household here brings in $74,066 a year, higher than 81% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $63,349. Unemployment runs 2.6%, lower than 79% of American counties. 9% of workers work from home.

Wisconsin takes 4.5% of that median income in state income tax, about $3,322 a year.

Home

The median home costs $356K, pricier than 80% of American counties, about 2.4 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $965 a month. Property tax is 1.54% of home value, roughly $3,499 a year on that median home, higher than 87% of American counties. 65% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.2 per 1,000 residents, lower than 84% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 9 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 79.0 years, longer than 84% of American counties. There are 823 active physicians in the county, about 30.7 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 3.8 of 5 stars. 6.3% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 2.91 where 3.0 is national grade level, lower than 66% of American counties. 93% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 6 points. 75% of eligible voters turned out. Under Wisconsin law you can get a concealed-carry permit on request, abortion is legal with limits, and marijuana is illegal.

Weather and risk

The year averages 46°F, highs near 55 and lows near 36, colder than 89% of American counties. About 28 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 78 out of 100, riskier than 78% of American counties; the county has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 256 Mbps down, faster than 77% of American counties. There are 10 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.8 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 10 breweries, 10 museums.