Living in West Brule, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Brule · Census data 2020–2024
West Brule has 471 residents with a median age of 19.2. The median household income is $37,917 (49% lower than the South Dakota median), the median rent is $529/month.
West Brule is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Brule at a glance
- Population
- 471
- Median age
- 19.2State: 38
- Median household income
- $37,917State: $75,081
- Median rent
- $529/moState: $946
- Homeowners
- 28.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 1%
- Average commute
- 9 min
Is West Brule a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 9 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the South Dakota median; a poverty rate of 50.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Brule
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Brule the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $529 per month, which is 12.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
West Brule median household income
The median household income in West Brule is $37,917 and the income per person is $9,357. 50.3% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in West Brule: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 90
- Owner-occupied
- 28.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 71.8%
- Vacant
- 21.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 6.63
West Brule demographics
- Population
- 471
- Median age
- 19.2
- Under 18
- 48.4%
- 65 and older
- 8.7%
- Households
- 71
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 11.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Brule ›
Education in West Brule
1% of adults 25 and older in West Brule have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Brule
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 9 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 67.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 13.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 63.4%
West Brule vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Brule | 471 | $37,917 | — | $529 |
| Lower Brule | 743 | $28,750 | $21,900 | $475 |
| Fort Thompson | 1,147 | $47,159 | $150,000 | $563 |
| Reliance | 211 | $55,313 | $123,200 | — |
| Kennebec | 296 | $74,896 | $155,700 | — |
| Oacoma | 548 | $73,333 | $171,700 | $883 |
| Presho | 313 | $63,393 | $162,500 | $813 |
| Chamberlain | 2,588 | $76,761 | $224,300 | $818 |
| Pukwana | 300 | $63,750 | $100,000 | $1,063 |
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What is the median household income in West Brule, SD?
The median household income in West Brule is $37,917, 49% lower than the South Dakota median of $75,081 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in West Brule?
The median gross rent in West Brule is $529 per month, about 12.5% of household income.
Is West Brule, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 9 minutes. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the South Dakota median; a poverty rate of 50.3%.
What is the median age in West Brule?
The median age in West Brule is 19.2 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in West Brule?
The average commute to work in West Brule is 9 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Brule?
The unemployment rate in West Brule is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Brule?
1% of adults in West Brule have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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