[9] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.587 square miles (4.11 km2), all land.

There were 320 housing units at an average density of 203.8 per square mile (78.7/km2).

38.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Brooten hosts a community celebration called Bonanza Valley Days on the second weekend of July.

It begins with a dance on Friday and ends with an Ice Cream Social on Sunday.

Minnesota State Highway 55 serves as a main route in the community.

The Brooten Municipal Airport is approximately one mile southeast of the city and has a paved, 3500-foot runway.