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West Brule, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Buffalo County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
482
Population
408/sq mi density
$34,167
Median Income
$8,770 per capita
$425
Median Rent
20.0% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
855
Violent Crime/100K
4,599 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$34,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
855 violent crimes/100K (125% above avg)
F
Education
1.0 / 5.0
0.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Rent
$425/mo
63% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
37.8%
42% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
112
Median year built: 1987
Ownership vs. Renting
37.8%
Owner-Occupied
62.2%
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:
$425/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
20.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
35% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1987
Average age of housing stock: 39 years
Homeownership Rate
37.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $240,737 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $425 |
| 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 | 37.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 62.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 37.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 112 |
| Median Year Built | 1987 |
| Rent Burden | 20.0% |