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Bruce, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Brookings County County
Bruce, SD
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 $52,500 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,272. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,382 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bruce is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,299. Median rent is $667/month, with 36.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Bruce reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 528/100K.
Education
26.2% of adults in Bruce hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bruce has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.