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Lower Brule, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Buffalo County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
777
Population
2,158/sq mi density
$31,667
Median Income
$11,057 per capita
$22,500
Home Value
$240,737 Zillow
$415
Median Rent
20.2% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
855
Violent Crime/100K
4,599 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$31,667 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$22,500 home value, $415/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
855 violent crimes/100K (125% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$22,500
92% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$415/mo
64% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
24.2%
63% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
241
Median year built: 1976
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$22,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$240,737
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
24.2%
Owner-Occupied
75.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$691/mo
1 Bedroom
$784/mo
2 Bedroom
$990/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,295/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,540/mo
Census median rent:
$415/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
20.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
35% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1976
Average age of housing stock: 50 years
Homeownership Rate
24.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $22,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $240,737 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $415 |
| FMR Studio | $691 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $784 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $990 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,295 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,540 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 24.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 75.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 24.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 241 |
| Median Year Built | 1976 |
| Rent Burden | 20.2% |