At a Glance
Violent Crime
343/100K
1,811/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Bruneau Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bruneau's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bruneau a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Bruneau reports 343 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 10% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,811/100K.
Education
21.7% of adults in Bruneau hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bruneau has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population36
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density22/mi²
Male / Female0% / 100%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans23.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$677M
Avg Weekly Wage$909
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$537,807
Housing Units24
Rent Burden21.2%
Crime
F
Violent343/100K
Property1,811/100K
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain7.4 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation2,505 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Broadband23.0%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
100.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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