Brillion, Wisconsin
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 43% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 46% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 70% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 51% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 27% of US places
- top 7% for sales tax
- top 15% for air quality
- bottom 15% for property tax rate
Brillion is a small community in Wisconsin with about 3,294 residents. It grades B+ for safety & wellbeing and C for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include sales tax, air quality, and commute time. It rates lower on annual snowfall and property tax rate.
- The median home value in Brillion is $167k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Brillion is $63k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in Brillion is $807 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Brillion has a violent crime rate of 560/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- The average one-way commute in Brillion is 22 min, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 3.8 in1.3 in
humid 75%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$63k50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 55% of US places
Home Value$167k52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$807better than 65% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 25% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.80%better than 15% of US places
Income Tax7.60%better than 20% of US places
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US places
Estimated total tax burden14.28%better than 20% of US places
Unemployment1.5%better than 72% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)19°F10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)70°F15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation32.2 in26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall43.2 inbetter than 19% of US places
Sunny Days219 daysbetter than 36% of US places
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 69% of US places
Comfortable Days87 daysbetter than 63% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk61.8better than 55% of US places
Air Quality35 AQIbetter than 85% of US places
School Quality44.4better than 24% of US places
Violent Crime560/100kbetter than 61% of US places
Property Crime501/100kbetter than 70% of US places
Community
Population3,29473rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.749th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.0316th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9030th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2046th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)98.4%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.0%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.1%33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.4%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)0.2%20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time22 minbetter than 76% of US places
Walkability5.4/20better than 23% of US places
Airport Distance85 mibetter than 46% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.7%better than 44% of US places
Amenities Nearby51.61better than 40% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 32% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Brillion an affordable place to live?
- Brillion is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 55% of comparable areas. Median rent is $807.
- Is Brillion safe?
- Brillion is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 560/100k (better than 61%). Property crime is 501/100k.
- What is the weather like in Brillion?
- Brillion averages 70°F in July and 19°F in January, with 32.2 in of annual precipitation and about 219 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Brillion?
- Public-school quality in Brillion is below average, scoring better than 24% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Brillion?
- The average one-way commute in Brillion is 22 min.