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Bruce, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Rusk County County
Bruce, WI
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 $44,688 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,034. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 386 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bruce is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,510. Median rent is $597/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Bruce reports 91 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,257/100K.
Education
6.0% of adults in Bruce hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bruce has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.