At a Glance
Median Income
$83,500
$33,854 per capita
Home Value
$164,600
Zillow: $273,641
Violent Crime
230/100K
2,115/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Bronson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bronson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bronson a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bronson residents earn a median household income of $83,500 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,854. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,308 business establishments, including 269 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bronson is $164,600 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,641. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Bronson reports 230 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,115/100K.
Education
21.3% of adults in Bronson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bronson has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population302
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density863/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$83,500
Per Capita$33,854
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,028M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,052
Housing
A+
Home Value$164,600
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$273,641
Housing Units124
Rent Burden26.0%
Crime
F
Violent230/100K
Property2,115/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,159/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain30.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,105 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Bronson was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 269 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.