Nebraska
Brule is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 287. Residents earn $47,404 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Brule receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Brule offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Brule is $47,404, 37% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Brule is $101,100, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $608 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Brule experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches, including 24.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,404 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,284 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $897 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,144 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.8% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 398 |
| County GDP | $526M |
| Restaurants | 44 |
| Healthcare | 24 |
| Retail | 48 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,793 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.75% |
| Commute Time | 15.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.8% |
| Work from Home | 3.1% |
| Census Median | $101,100 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $291,716 |
| Census Median Rent | $608 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.5% |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,793 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.75% |
| Obesity | 35.7% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.6% |
| Depression | 17.3% |
| Mental Distress | 15.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.3% |
| Premature Death | 9,726/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 71.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 24 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 19.5 inches |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,292 ft (1,003 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 926/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0947°N, 101.8885°W |
| County FIPS | 31101 |
Winner: Republican by 63.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.1% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 926/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 81.5% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 24 |
| Restaurants | 44 |
| Retail Stores | 48 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 15.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.8% |
| Work from Home | 3.1% |