At a Glance
Median Income
$52,750
$28,493 per capita
Home Value
$86,900
Zillow: $216,222
Median Rent
$692/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
14.0% smoking rate
How Bruceville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bruceville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bruceville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bruceville residents earn a median household income of $52,750 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,493. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 950 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bruceville is $86,900 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,222. Median rent is $692/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
13.9% of adults in Bruceville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bruceville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population445
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density1,309/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,750
Per Capita$28,493
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$2,502M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$86,900
Rent$692
Ownership78.9%
Zillow$216,222
Housing Units233
Rent Burden29.4%
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death10,556/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation537 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute20 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Bruceville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.