West Brule
Census-designated place in Lyman County, South Dakota

West Brule is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Lyman County, South Dakota, with 538 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,778 ft (542 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lower Brule, 2.7 miles E.
- 538residents (2020 Census)
- 1,778 ftelevation · 542 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.1 km²
- 456 / sq mipopulation density
- 57548ZIP code
About West Brule
West Brule is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) within the Lower Brule Indian Reservation in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. The population of the CDP was 538 at the 2020 census.
It is in the northeast part of the county, 3 miles (5 km) west of Lower Brule and 1 mile (1.6 km) south of Lake Sharpe on the Missouri River.
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Living in West Brule
- Median household income
- $37,917
- Median rent
- $529/mo
- Median age
- 19.2
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West Brule had 538 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 538 |
|---|---|
| Density | 456 per sq mi (176 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Brule at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Lyman County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 538 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.18 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,778 ft (542 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.0727° N, 99.6384° W |
| ZIP code | 57548 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4670284 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Brule
- Lower Brule2.7 mi E
- Fort Thompson12.1 mi E
- Reliance13.4 mi S
- Stephan15.2 mi NE
- Kennebec16.1 mi SW
- Oacoma23.0 mi SE
- Presho23.8 mi SW
- Chamberlain24.4 mi SE
- Pukwana30.4 mi SE
- Harrold31.7 mi N
- Highmore32.5 mi N
- Hamill33.2 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about West Brule
What county is West Brule in?
West Brule is in Lyman County, South Dakota.
What is the population of West Brule, SD?
538 people lived in West Brule at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Brule, SD?
The ZIP code of West Brule is 57548.
What is the elevation of West Brule?
1,778 feet (542 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Brule?
Lower Brule (2.7 mi), Fort Thompson (12.1 mi), Reliance (13.4 mi), Stephan (15.2 mi), Kennebec (16.1 mi).
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