Green County

MyTownView tracks 7 municipalities in Green County, Wisconsin. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.

7Municipalities
19,865Residents
24Articles
16Meetings (30d)
$78,710Avg. Median Income
$201,186Avg. Home Value

Recent News

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Apr 14Monroe school district announces layoffs after referendum failsMonroeMar 18Albany man sentenced to life in prison for killing infant in 2021AlbanyFeb 4Two families displaced after Monroe fireMonroeFeb 4Fire in Monroe displaces 2 familiesMonroeJan 29Monticello woman who died after crash with light pole in Verona identifiedMonticelloJan 27Monticello woman dies in Verona crashMonticelloJan 11New Glarus Brewing Company working on major expansionNew GlarusJan 10Rare Swiss tradition brings unique celebration to New GlarusNew GlarusDec 31Monroe hosting early New Year's celebration with cheese drop eventMonroeDec 17NTSB releases preliminary report on deadly Monroe plane crashMonroeDec 13New Glarus Family hosts Holiday Open House with 130 Decorated TreesNew GlarusDec 2Argyle/Pecatonica beats Albany/Monticello in a nailbiterAlbanyNov 5Albany man convicted in 2021 death of newbornAlbanyOct 9Town of New Glarus chair charged, accused of stealing opponent's sign before April electionNew GlarusSep 18Luke Bryan's Farm Tour makes its way to Brooklyn WisconsinBrooklyn

Meetings

16

Upcoming

Apr 16Senior Citizens BoardMonroeAgendaApr 16Police and Fire CommissionMonroeAgenda

Recent

Apr 13Public Safety CommitteeMonroeVideoApr 13License CommitteeMonroeVideoApr 13Finance and Taxation CommitteeMonroeVideoApr 13Board of Public WorksMonroeVideoApr 8Plan CommissionMonroeVideoApr 6Common CouncilMonroeVideoMar 26Airport Board of ManagementMonroeAgendaMar 23Finance and Taxation CommitteeMonroeVideo

Rankings in Green County

Fastest Growing Cities

Growth
#CityPopulation Change
1MonticelloGreen+0.3%
2MonroeGreen+0.2%
3AlbanyGreen-0.2%
4BrodheadGreen-0.2%
5BrooklynGreen-3.4%
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Safest Cities

Safety
#CityCrimes per 1,000
1BrodheadGreen8.4 total crimes per 1k
2AlbanyGreen8.5 total crimes per 1k
3New GlarusGreen8.7 total crimes per 1k
4MonticelloGreen9.3 total crimes per 1k
5MonroeGreen11.1 total crimes per 1k
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Source: Illinois Uniform Crime Reporting Program (I-UCR)

Lowest Property Taxes

Finances
#CityEffective Tax Rate
1BrodheadGreen1.34%
2MonticelloGreen2.10%
3MonroeGreen2.15%
4BrooklynGreen2.38%
5AlbanyGreen2.45%
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Annual Financial Report

Best Fiscal Health

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Finances
#CityFiscal Health Score
1BrodheadGreen68 / 100
2MonticelloGreen39 / 100
3MonroeGreen37 / 100
4BrooklynGreen28 / 100
5AlbanyGreen26 / 100
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Illinois Dept. of Insurance

Municipalities

Albany

Pop. 1,063Income $72,649Homes $173,200
Village (President-Trustee)

Brodhead

Pop. 3,197Income $49,583Homes $168,800
City (Mayor-Council)

Brooklyn

Pop. 1,408Income $108,929Homes $268,900
Village (President-Trustee)

Browntown

Pop. 249Income $73,542Homes $105,800
Village (President-Trustee)

Monroe

Pop. 10,587Income $69,334Homes $195,300
City (Mayor-Council)

Monticello

Pop. 1,189Income $75,833Homes $213,600
Village (President-Trustee)

New Glarus

Pop. 2,172Income $101,098Homes $282,700
Village (President-Trustee)