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Bruce, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Brookings County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
283 Population 765/sq mi density
$52,500 Median Income $32,272 per capita
$95,000 Home Value $320,299 Zillow
$667 Median Rent 36.4% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$52,500 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $667/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Bruce, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,500
30% below
$32,272 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
66% below
Zillow: $320,299
Median Rent
$667/mo
43% below
36.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
528/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.2%
22% below
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
276 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
70%
Home Value
34%
Rent
57%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
14%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bruce a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
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 0.5% (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.

Data Overview

People

Population283
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density765/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$52,500
Per Capita$32,272
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$3,062M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent$667
Ownership83.9%
Zillow$320,299
Housing Units131
Rent Burden36.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property528/100K

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,178/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain25.2 in/yr
AQI35 (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.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.