Bruno, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Saunders County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
100 Population 370/sq mi density
$34,167 Median Income $22,137 per capita
$81,300 Home Value $223,172 Zillow
$738 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$34,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,300 home value, $738/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Bruno, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$34,167
55% below
$22,137 per capita
Home Value
$81,300
71% below
Zillow: $223,172
Median Rent
$738/mo
37% below
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
80% below
86.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
20.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

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)

Income
45%
Home Value
29%
Rent
63%
Poverty
167%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bruno a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bruno residents earn a median household income of $34,167 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,137. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 656 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bruno is $81,300 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,172. Median rent is $738/month, with 28.3% 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 1938.

Education

6.9% of adults in Bruno hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 86.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bruno has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population100
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density370/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans25.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$34,167
Per Capita$22,137
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty20.7%
County GDP$1,090M
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,300
Rent$738
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$223,172
Housing Units66
Rent Burden28.3%

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,667/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain32.8 in/yr
Elevation1,496 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+86.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute24 min
Broadband77.1%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Bruno was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.