At a Glance
Median Income
$34,167
$8,770 per capita
Median Rent
$425/mo
20.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
855/100K
4,599/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.5%
76.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
56.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
51.8%
41.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
311 sunny days/yr
How West Brule Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Brule's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Brule a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Brule residents earn a median household income of $34,167 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $8,770. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 56.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
West Brule reports 855 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 125% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,599/100K.
Education
0.5% of adults in West Brule hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(99% below the national average).
76.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Brule has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population482
Median Age18.2 yrs
Density408/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$34,167
Per Capita$8,770
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty56.3%
County GDP$95M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$425
Ownership37.8%
Zillow$240,737
Housing Units112
Rent Burden20.0%
Crime
F
Violent855/100K
Property4,599/100K
Health
Obesity51.8%
Diabetes24.3%
Smoking41.2%
Heart Disease11.7%
Premature Death46,418/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain18.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,778 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+0.5%
High School+76.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 62%
Commute8 min
Broadband74.0%
Internet Speed209 Mbps
EV Stations1
Did You Know?
The median home in West Brule was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Pierre Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 209 Mbps.
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