Median Income $67,159

11% lower than US avg

Home Value $207,100

27% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 8.0%

76% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 34.8%

8% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 1.4%

89% lower than US avg

How Brutus Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population220

Median Age36.3 yrs

Density78/mi²

Male / Female40% / 60%

Largest GroupWhite 84%

Veterans8.4%

Economy

Median Income$67,159

Per Capita$24,245

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty1.4%

County GDP$2,559M

Commute22 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$207,100

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$406,461

Housing Units84

Health

Obesity34.8%

Uninsured7.1%

Smoking17.3%

Depression28.2%

Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)

AQI38 (Good)

Rain36.6 in/yr

Sunny Days270/yr

Elevation685 ft (209 m)

Education

Bachelor's+8.0%

High School+100.0%

Graduate+4.8%

School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%

Commute22 min

Broadband69.0%

Libraries5

Is Brutus a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Brutus receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Brutus offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Brutus is $67,159, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Brutus is $207,100, 27% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

8.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Brutus has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 270 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches, including 120.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Brutus has a population of 220 with a density of 78 people per square mile. The median age is 36.3 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.1%), with 6.8% Hispanic.

Population

220

Total Population

People / sq mi

36.3yrs

Median Age

7% below US avg

2.8mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 40%

Female 60%

Race & Ethnicity

Brutus vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	90.9%
	16% above US avg
Spanish	9.1%
	32% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Brutus vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Brutus is $67,159, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Brutus vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$67,159
	11% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$24,245
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,066
IRS Avg AGI	$92,368

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	1.4%
	89% below US avg
Establishments (County)	1,558
County GDP	$2,559M

Business (County)

Restaurants	145
Healthcare	188
Retail	248
Manufacturing	59

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$10,226
	192% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate	4.94%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	22.4 min
Drive Alone	54.4%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	6.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Brutus is $207,100, 27% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $406,461.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$207,100
	27% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$406,461

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$807
1 Bedroom	$891
2 Bedrooms	$1,113
3 Bedrooms	$1,419
4 Bedrooms	$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	84.1%
Housing Units	84
Median Year Built	1992

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$10,226
	192% above US avg
Effective Rate	4.94%

In Brutus, 34.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.1% of residents lack health insurance. 17.3% are current smokers. 28.2% report depression. 23.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Brutus vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	34.8%
	8% above US avg
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart Disease	6.0%
High Blood Pressure	32.5%
Asthma	11.4%
COPD	7.7%
Cancer	7.8%
Stroke	3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	17.3%
	24% above US avg
Binge Drinking	19.6%
Physical Inactivity	23.3%
Depression	28.2%
Mental Distress	19.8%
Physical Distress	13.7%
Short Sleep	32.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	86.7%
Uninsured	7.1%
	17% below US avg
Checkup Rate	76.8%
Dental Visits	67.5%
Premature Death	6,730/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.8/10
Exercise Access	76.6%
Healthcare Facilities	188

Brutus has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.6 inches. The area enjoys 270 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	43.6°F
	19% below US avg
January Average	19°F (-7°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	270 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	36.6 inches
	4% below US avg
Snowfall	120.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	685 ft (209 m)
Area	2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density	78/sq mi
Coordinates	45.4944°N, 84.7818°W
Timezone	America/Detroit
County FIPS	26047

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 8.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 10.8-point margin. 69.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54.6%

D 43.8%

Winner: Republican by 10.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	8.0%
	76% below US avg
High School+	100.0%
Graduate Degree+	4.8%
School Test Score	5.23

D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7	Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density	78/sq mi
Total Area	2.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	69.0%
Public Libraries	5
Healthcare Facilities	188
Restaurants	145
Retail Stores	248

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	22.4 min
Drive Alone	54.4%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	6.4%

Brutus, MI

How Brutus Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Brutus a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Brutus vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Brutus vs U.S. Average

Income: Brutus vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Brutus vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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