At a Glance
Median Income
$30,000
$19,000 per capita
Violent Crime
608/100K
3,220/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
77.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
41.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
249 sunny days/yr
How Bruno Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bruno's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bruno a Good Place to Live?
D
1.7 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bruno residents earn a median household income of $30,000 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,000. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 41.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 733 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Bruno reports 608 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,220/100K.
Education
8.6% of adults in Bruno hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
77.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bruno has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C).
Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population46
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density46/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans36.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$30,000
Per Capita$19,000
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty41.2%
County GDP$995M
Avg Weekly Wage$851
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership95.5%
Zillow$214,747
Housing Units22
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent608/100K
Property3,220/100K
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,534/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain33.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,145 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+77.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Broadband22.0%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Bruno was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.