At a Glance
Median Income
$52,500
$32,272 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
Zillow: $365,835
Median Rent
$667/mo
36.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.2%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
11.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bruce a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 0.7% (81% 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 $365,835. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population283
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density765/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$52,500
Per Capita$32,272
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$3,062M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent$667
Ownership83.9%
Zillow$365,835
Housing Units131
Rent Burden36.4%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,178/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain25.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,625 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.2%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Bruce was built in 1938.
15.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Brookings Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.