Wisconsin
Bruce is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 851. Residents earn $44,688 per year, which is 41% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bruce receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Bruce offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bruce is $44,688, 41% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Bruce is $100,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $597 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Bruce has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches, including 49.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 94.0% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.0% |
| 55% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,688 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $20,034 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $886 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,909 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.2% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 386 |
| County GDP | $727M |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Healthcare | 34 |
| Retail | 50 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,580 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.58% |
| Commute Time | 38.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |
| Census Median | $100,000 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $208,510 |
| Census Median Rent | $597 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 26.3% |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,580 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.58% |
| Obesity | 40.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.0% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 9,153/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 39.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.2 inches |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 49.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 368/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4635°N, 91.2793°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 55107 |
Winner: Republican by 38.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.0% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 368/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 85.8% |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Retail Stores | 50 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 38.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |