Bruce, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Rusk County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
851
Population
368/sq mi density
$44,688
Median Income
$20,034 per capita
$100,000
Home Value
$221,943 Zillow
$597
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$44,688 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $597/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bruce has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. The area receives 49.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 368/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4635°N, 91.2793°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Rusk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (RIE) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in |
Bruce has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 14°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.9").