At a Glance
Median Income
$58,036
$24,726 per capita
Median Rent
$720/mo
37.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
528/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.7%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Brandt Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brandt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brandt a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brandt residents earn a median household income of $58,036 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,726. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 200 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Brandt reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 528/100K.
Education
3.7% of adults in Brandt hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brandt has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population100
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density79/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans89.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,036
Per Capita$24,726
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$553M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$720
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$366,986
Housing Units46
Rent Burden37.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property528/100K
Health
Obesity28.1%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death7,408/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain27.5 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,844 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.7%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute45 min
Broadband41.0%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Brandt was founded in 1880.
The median home in Brandt was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Brookings Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.381 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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