At a Glance
Median Income
$47,404
$27,284 per capita
Home Value
$101,100
Zillow: $325,873
Median Rent
$608/mo
19.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
14.1% smoking rate
How Brule Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brule's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brule a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brule residents earn a median household income of $47,404 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,284. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 398 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brule is $101,100 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $325,873. Median rent is $608/month, with 19.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
18.1% of adults in Brule hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brule has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population287
Median Age55.4 yrs
Density926/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,404
Per Capita$27,284
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$526M
Avg Weekly Wage$897
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,100
Rent$608
Ownership74.1%
Zillow$325,873
Housing Units169
Rent Burden19.5%
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,726/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain19.5 in/yr
Elevation3,292 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute16 min
Broadband81.5%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Brule was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.