At a Glance
Median Income
$64,500
$50,461 per capita
Home Value
$225,000
Zillow: $262,837
Median Rent
$864/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brule residents earn a median household income of $64,500 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,461. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,215 business establishments, including 156 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brule is $225,000 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,837. Median rent is $864/month, with 23.8% 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 1992.
Education
28.6% of adults in Brule hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brule has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population188
Median Age53.8 yrs
Density71/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans13.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,500
Per Capita$50,461
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$2,402M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,016
Housing
A+
Home Value$225,000
Rent$864
Ownership77.7%
Zillow$262,837
Housing Units99
Rent Burden23.8%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,763/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain33.4 in/yr
Elevation1,077 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute34 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Brule was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 156 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.