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Bruce, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 215 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -21.0%
Males: 126  (58.7%)
Females: 89  (41.3%)
Median resident age:

39.3 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip codes: 57220.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $51,031 (it was $37,188 in 2000)
Bruce:

$51,031
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,265 (it was $16,282 in 2000)

Bruce city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $94,875 (it was $36,700 in 2000)
Bruce:

$94,875
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $120,397; detached houses: $125,682; mobile homes: $37,943

Median gross rent in 2022: $649.

March 2022 cost of living index in Bruce: 74.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.5%
(5.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 3.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Bruce, SD (2022)
    • 22687.3%White alone
    • 3011.6%Hispanic
    • 10.4%Two or more races

Races in Bruce detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Bruce, South Dakota as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Bruce is 32 to 1.


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Ancestries: Norwegian (41.5%), German (23.7%), French (3.7%), Dutch (2.2%), English (2.2%), Swedish (2.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 8/12/1861

Elevation: 1620 feet

Land area: 0.36 square miles.

Population density: 602 people per square mile   (low).

Bruce, South Dakota map

24 residents are foreign born (9.2% Latin America).

This city:

9.2%
South Dakota:

3.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,265 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,429 (1.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (62.9 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (181.8 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (498.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Volga, SD (2.9 miles ),
Estelline, SD (3.1 miles ),
Brookings, SD (3.2 miles ),
White, SD (3.5 miles ),
Arlington, SD (3.6 miles ),
Lake Poinsett, SD (3.8 miles ),
Bushnell, SD (3.8 miles),
Aurora, SD (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 44.44 N, Longitude: 96.89 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 605

Distribution of median household income in Bruce, SD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Bruce, SD in 2022
Bruce satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $96,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $47,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $284,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $60,500
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $62,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $40,000
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $49,400
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 1999: 4 buildings, average cost: $55,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Bruce, SD residents
Average permit cost in Bruce, SD
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.9%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +24 (+9.7%).
Most common industries in Bruce, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (16.7%)
  • Educational services (15.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.5%)
  • Public administration (6.5%)
  • Social assistance (5.8%)
  • Machinery (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (23.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.4%)
  • Educational services (10.4%)
  • Repair & maintenance (7.8%)
  • Machinery (7.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.2%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (23.0%)
  • Social assistance (13.1%)
  • Public administration (11.5%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (8.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.2%)
  • Pharmacies & drug stores (4.9%)
  • Gasoline stations (4.9%)
Most common occupations in Bruce, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.3%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (20.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (13.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (14.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.6%)
  • Religious workers (4.9%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.9%)
  • Other health diagnosing and treating practitioners and technical occupations (4.9%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (4.9%)

Average climate in Bruce, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 66.6. This is about average.

City:

66.6
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 22.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

22.0
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 3.99. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 7.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.99
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Bruce-area historical tornado activity is slightly above South Dakota state average. It is 37% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1993, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.4 miles away from the Bruce city center injured 5 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/7/1993, a category F4 tornado 29.7 miles away from the city center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Bruce-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 139% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 94.7 miles away from Bruce center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 125.5 miles away from Bruce center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 678.2 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 90.4 miles away from Bruce center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 153.0 miles away from Bruce center
On 10/25/1990 at 06:25:25, a magnitude 3.9 (3.6 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 90.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Brookings County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Bruce topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Bruce:

  • SATELLITE DIALYSIS - BROOKINGS (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; BROOKINGS, SD)
  • BROOKINGS HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 12 miles away; BROOKINGS, SD)
  • BROOKINGS HOSPITAL HOSPICE (Hospital, about 12 miles away; BROOKINGS, SD)
  • BROOKVIEW MANOR (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; BROOKINGS, SD)
  • WHITE HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; WHITE, SD)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - ARLINGTON (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; ARLINGTON, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bruce:

  • South Dakota State University (about 10 miles; Brookings, SD; Full-time enrollment: 10,392)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 56 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 61 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College (about 71 miles; Granite Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,225)
  • Ridgewater College (about 102 miles; Willmar, MN; FT enrollment: 3,288)
  • Northern State University (about 105 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • University of South Dakota (about 115 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Bruce Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Bruce Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Brookings County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

61.1%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.3%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Bruce (2011 data):

  • Richland State Bank: at 602 First Street, branch established on 1927/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $36.5 mil, Deposits: $27.5 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Bruce:

Marital status in Bruce, SD
  • Never married: 25.3%
  • Now married: 54.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 15.5%
  • Divorced: 4.5%

For population 25 years and over in Bruce:

  • High school or higher: 88.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
  • Unemployed: 1.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.8
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Bruce, SD (based on Brookings County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant7,44418
Catholic4,8445
Evangelical Protestant4,01829
Other6334
None15,026-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
This county:

0.68 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 18
Brookings County:

6.14 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 23
This county:

7.84 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

9.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

5.5%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.9%
South Dakota:

27.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Brookings County:

10.4%
South Dakota:

14.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

45.5%
South Dakota:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

35.2%
South Dakota:

49.4%

Average BMI:
Bruce:

27.9
South Dakota:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Bruce:

18.6%
South Dakota:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Bruce:

6.7%
South Dakota:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
State:

6.9

Overweight people:
This city:

27.8%
South Dakota:

34.1%

General health condition:
Bruce:

49.9%
South Dakota:

58.1%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

71.6%
South Dakota:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Bruce, SD Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 1$3,285$39,4200$0
Financial Administration 1$2,812$33,7440$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$764
Totals for Government 2$6,097$36,5826$764

Bruce government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $72,000 ($334.88)
    Parks and Recreation: $52,000 ($241.86)
    Financial Administration: $51,000 ($237.21)
    General Public Buildings: $49,000 ($227.91)
    Central Staff Services: $22,000 ($102.33)
    Sewerage: $21,000 ($97.67)
    Solid Waste Management: $18,000 ($83.72)
    Natural Resources - Other: $18,000 ($83.72)
    Health - Other: $5,000 ($23.26)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $39,000 ($181.40)

Bruce government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $41,000 ($190.70)
    Solid Waste Management: $19,000 ($88.37)
    Parks and Recreation: $8,000 ($37.21)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $1,000 ($4.65)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Health and Hospitals: $19,000 ($88.37)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($4.65)
  • State Intergovernmental - Health and Hospitals: $2,000 ($9.30)
  • Tax - Property: $100,000 ($465.12)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $80,000 ($372.09)
    Other: $20,000 ($93.02)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $9,000 ($41.86)
    Motor Vehicle License: $7,000 ($32.56)
    Public Utilities Sales: $3,000 ($13.95)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $2,000 ($9.30)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $2,000 ($9.30)
    Other License: $1,000 ($4.65)

Bruce government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $8,000 ($37.21)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $8,000 ($37.21)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - Beginning: $20,000 ($93.02)
    End of Fiscal Year: $8,000 ($37.21)

Bruce government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $357,000 ($1660.47)

Strongest AM radio stations in Bruce:

  • KBRK (1430 AM; 1 kW; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF BROOKINGS, INC.)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KJJQ (910 AM; 0 kW; VOLGA, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KMSD (1510 AM; 5 kW; MILBANK, SD; Owner: BIG STONE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KWAT (950 AM; 1 kW; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bruce:

  • KBRK-FM (93.7 FM; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF HURON, INC.)
  • KDBX (107.1 FM; CLEAR LAKE, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KESD (88.3 FM; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KKCK (99.7 FM; MARSHALL, MN; Owner: KMHL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KIXX (96.1 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KSDR-FM (92.9 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF BROOKINGS, INC.)
  • KDLO-FM (96.9 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K285EX (105.5 FM; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: REFUGE MEDIA GROUP)
  • KKQQ (102.3 FM; VOLGA, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KKHG (107.9 FM; FLANDREAU, SD; Owner: LA COMMUNIQUE, INC.)
  • KSDJ (90.7 FM; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Bruce:

  • K40FZ (Channel 40; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KESD-TV (Channel 8; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KDLO-TV (Channel 3; FLORENCE, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • K38CQ (Channel 38; HURON, SD; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K35GR (Channel 35; BADGER, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • K50DG (Channel 50; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 148ft / 45.4mTotal length
  • $12,945,000Total costs
  • 3,121Total average daily traffic
  • 79Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,130Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Bruce, SD - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 31960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 31990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 12010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Bruce, SD

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Bruce)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 3 Mi W 2.5 Mi N (Lat: 44.481083 Lon: -96.943944), Call Sign: KNAL497, Licensee ID: L00093650,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.400 MHz, Grant Date: 01/05/2001, Expiration Date: 12/24/2010, Cancellation Date: 02/26/2011, Registrant: Frank Eugene Goodfellow, Rr 2 Box 30, Bruce, SD 57220, Phone: (605) 627-5555

  • Railroad St (Lat: 44.566917 Lon: -96.945333), Call Sign: KNAW872,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.655 MHz, Grant Date: 06/11/2001, Expiration Date: 04/25/2011, Cancellation Date: 06/25/2011, Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440

  • 46361 197th St (Lat: 44.522444 Lon: -96.937250), Call Sign: WRAS551,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.925 MHz, Grant Date: 02/15/2018, Expiration Date: 02/15/2028, Certifier: Alan Linneman, Registrant: Radiotronics Inc., 4208 N Cliff Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, Phone: (605) 221-1720, Fax: (605) 221-4179, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • MASTER, 45952 199th St. (Lat: 44.499556 Lon: -97.017083), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 41.1 m, Overall height: 46 m, Call Sign: WRDY970, Licensee ID: L00008030,
    Assigned Frequencies: 928.087 MHz, 952.087 MHz, Grant Date: 08/23/2019, Expiration Date: 08/23/2029, Certifier: Ron Golden, Registrant: East River Electric Power Cooperative, Inc., 211 South Harth Ave., Madison, SD 57042, Phone: (605) 256-8039, Fax: (605) 256-8058, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KA0AYV, Licensee ID: L00890955, Grant Date: 05/28/2014, Expiration Date: 07/27/2024, Registrant: Roger M Bommersbach, 20334 460th Avenue, Bruce, SD 57220

  • Call Sign: KB0CEO, Licensee ID: L01340275, Grant Date: 12/12/2017, Expiration Date: 02/25/2028, Registrant: Jonathon M Moir, Bruce, SD 57220

  • Call Sign: KC0FLK, Licensee ID: L01482009, Grant Date: 03/14/2019, Expiration Date: 04/10/2029, Certifier: Harlan G Feldhus Mr, Registrant: Harlan G Feldhus Mr, 406 1st St Bx394, Bruce, SD 57220


Most common first names in Bruce, SD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John874.7 years
Evelyn586.0 years
Albert471.8 years
Harold472.0 years
Leonard480.3 years
Frank383.3 years
David372.7 years
Clarence379.3 years
George368.7 years
Alice382.3 years
Most common last names in Bruce, SD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Goodfellow767.9 years
Krogh770.6 years
Perry783.3 years
Peterson679.2 years
Rust681.3 years
Langland671.5 years
Nelson580.8 years
Jacobson575.6 years
Rasmussen579.4 years
Anderson470.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Bruce, SD
  • 80.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.0%Electricity
  • 6.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 6.0%Wood
  • 2.0%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Bruce, SD
  • 70.0%Electricity
  • 20.0%Utility gas
  • 10.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Bruce compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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