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Bruce, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Calhoun County County
Bruce, MS
At a Glance
How Bruce Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bruce's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bruce a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bruce residents earn a median household income of $32,772 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,965. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 270 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bruce is $76,100 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,352. Median rent is $647/month, with 26.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Bruce reports 362 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,170/100K.
Education
18.0% of adults in Bruce hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bruce has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.