Lower Brule, South Dakota

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Population in 2010: 613.
Population change since 2000: +2.3%
Males: 323  (52.8%)
Females: 290  (47.2%)
Median resident age:

26.4 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip codes: 57548.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $29,490 (it was $18,750 in 2000)
Lower Brule:

$29,490
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $12,286 (it was $6,591 in 2000)

Lower Brule CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $41,856 (it was $42,500 in 2000)
Lower Brule:

$41,856
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $70,230; detached houses: $70,236

Median gross rent in 2022: $434.

March 2022 cost of living index in Lower Brule: 74.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 52.7%
(53.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 53.9% for American Indian residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Lower Brule, SD (2022)
    • 77284.7%American Indian alone
    • 647.0%White alone
    • 151.6%Hispanic
    • 60.7%Asian alone
    • 20.2%Two or more races
    • 10.1%Other race alone

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



According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there were 25 registered sex offenders living in Lower Brule, South Dakota as of May 20, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Lower Brule is 27 to 1.


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Ancestries: Polish (1.8%), German (1.7%), Ukrainian (1.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1443 feet

Land area: 0.36 square miles.

Population density: 1,707 people per square mile   (low).

Lower Brule, South Dakota map

17 residents are foreign born

This place:

1.9%
South Dakota:

3.8%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Lower Brule CDP:

1.6% ($700)
South Dakota:

1.8% ($1,334)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (147.0 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (266.0 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (621.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Fort Thompson, SD (2.8 miles ),
Reliance, SD (3.7 miles ),
Kennebec, SD (4.3 miles ),
Oacoma, SD (4.6 miles ),
Chamberlain, SD (4.7 miles ),
Presho, SD (5.1 miles ),
Pukwana, SD (5.3 miles ),
Gann Valley, SD (5.4 miles)

Latitude: 44.07 N, Longitude: 99.58 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 605

Distribution of median household income in Lower Brule, SD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Lower Brule, SD in 2022
Lower Brule satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.1%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Most common industries in Lower Brule, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (31.2%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (14.5%)
  • Educational services (10.1%)
  • Construction (8.0%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (6.5%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (6.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (28.2%)
  • Construction (12.7%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (12.7%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (9.9%)
  • Educational services (9.9%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (9.9%)
  • Machinery (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Public administration (34.3%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (19.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (10.4%)
  • Educational services (10.4%)
  • Health care (6.0%)
  • Social assistance (6.0%)
  • Computer & electronic products (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Lower Brule, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Cashiers (10.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.2%)
  • Carpenters (7.2%)
  • Religious workers (5.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.8%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (14.1%)
  • Religious workers (11.3%)
  • Carpenters (11.3%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (9.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.0%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (4.2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (22.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (10.4%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (9.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.0%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (4.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.5%)

Average climate in Lower Brule, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Lower Brule-area historical tornado activity is slightly below South Dakota state average. It is 26% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1971, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 1.0 miles away from the Lower Brule place center .

On 5/8/1965, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 44.6 miles away from the place center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lower Brule-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 217% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 548.7 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 12.9 miles away from Lower Brule center
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 323.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 96.7 miles away from Lower Brule 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 58.5 miles away from Lower Brule center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 205.6 miles away from Lower Brule center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lyman County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 6, Winter Storms: 4, Snowstorms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Lower Brule topographic map

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lower Brule:

  • Northern State University (about 110 miles; Aberdeen, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,203)
  • South Dakota State University (about 140 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 145 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • University of South Dakota (about 161 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • Northeast Community College (about 179 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 3,334)
  • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (about 181 miles; Rapid City, SD; FT enrollment: 2,102)
  • Wayne State College (about 182 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)

Public high school in Lower Brule:

  • LOWER BRULE DAY SCHOOL (Location: 600 CRAZY HORSE ST, Grades: KG-12)

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

3.6 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

77.8%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

18.7%
Whole state:

6.5%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households
3 people in religious group quarters in 2000
2 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000

Banks with branches in Lower Brule (2011 data):

  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Lower Brule Branch at Crazyhorse Street And Bia Route 3, branch established on 1994/04/04. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company

For population 15 years and over in Lower Brule:

Marital status in Lower Brule, SD
  • Never married: 67.7%
  • Now married: 15.3%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 6.2%
  • Divorced: 9.2%

For population 25 years and over in Lower Brule:

  • High school or higher: 87.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 12.9%
  • Unemployed: 31.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 5.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.1
South Dakota average:

10.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Lower Brule
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lower Brule, SD (based on Lyman County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic2,5434
Mainline Protestant9497
Evangelical Protestant2335
Other11-
None19-
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: 4
Lyman County:

10.30 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Here:

23.18 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
This county:

7.73 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

9.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

10.0%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Lyman County:

33.1%
South Dakota:

27.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.3%
South Dakota:

14.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Lower Brule:

46.4%
State:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

45.3%
State:

49.4%

Average BMI:
Lower Brule:

29.8
State:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Lower Brule:

23.2%
State:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Lower Brule:

13.4%
State:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.7
South Dakota:

6.9

Overweight people:
Lower Brule:

37.1%
South Dakota:

34.1%

General health condition:
Lower Brule:

54.0%
South Dakota:

58.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Lower Brule:

82.7%
South Dakota:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Lower Brule, SD Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Lower Brule:

  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KWYR (1260 AM; 5 kW; WINNER, SD; Owner: MIDWEST RADIO CORP.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KVSH (940 AM; 5 kW; VALENTINE, NE; Owner: HEART CITY RADIO COMPANY)
  • KKAA (1560 AM; 10 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lower Brule:

  • KTSD-FM (91.1 FM; RELIANCE, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KPLO-FM (94.5 FM; RELIANCE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Lower Brule:

  • KTSD-TV (Channel 10; PIERRE, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KPLO-TV (Channel 6; RELIANCE, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • KPRY-TV (Channel 4; PIERRE, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)

Lower Brule fatal accident list:

Oct 28, 1999 09:02 AM, Crazy Horse Street, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • Ne1/4, Se1/4, Ne1/4, Ne1/4 Sec 17, T107, R73, 5th Pm (108214) (Lat: 44.076639 Lon: -99.606444), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 46 m, Overall height: 48.5 m, Call Sign: KNKN429
    Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHzGrant Date: 09/01/2020, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030, Certifier: Michael P GogginRegistrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • James E McDonald, 32797 Iron Nation Road (Bia Route 10) 196487219 Sd06_lower Brule (Lat: 44.076639 Lon: -99.606444), Type: 47.9, Overall height: 45.7 m, Registrant: Alltel Communications, LLC, Aci.Wireless.Regulatory@alltel.Com, , Littl-e Rock, Phone: (501) 905-8555

  • James E McDonald, 32797 Iron Nation Road (Bia Route 10) 196487219 Sd06_lower Brule (Lat: 44.076639 Lon: -99.606444), Type: 47.9, Overall height: 45.7 m, Registrant: Alltel Communications, LLC, Aci.Wireless.Regulatory@alltel.Com, , Littl-e Rock, Phone: (501) 905-8555

  • Michael P Goggin, 32797 Iron Nation Road (Bia Route 10) 196487219 Sd06_lower Brule (Lat: 44.076639 Lon: -99.606444), Type: 47.9, Overall height: 45.7 m, Registrant: New Cingular Wireless Pcs, LLC, Mg7268@att.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 457-2055

  • Michael P Goggin, 32797 Iron Nation Road (Bia Route 10) 196487219 Sd06_lower Brule (Lat: 44.076639 Lon: -99.606444), Type: 47.9, Overall height: 45.7 m, Registrant: New Cingular Wireless Pcs, LLC, Mg7268@att.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 457-2055

  • Michael P Goggin, Native American Scenic Byway (Lat: 44.076639 Lon: -99.606444), Type: 48.5, Overall height: 46 m, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, Mg7268@att.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 457-2055

  • Michael P Goggin, Native American Scenic Byway (Lat: 44.076639 Lon: -99.606444), Type: 48.5, Overall height: 46 m, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, Mg7268@att.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 457-2055


2007 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2007 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 10. The highest number of fires - 24 took place in 2008, and the least - 0 in 2017. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Lower Brule, SD When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (57.6%), and Structure Fires (28.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Lower Brule, SD
    • 7257.6%Outside Fires
    • 3528.0%Structure Fires
    • 1612.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 21.6%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Lower Brule, SD
Most common first names in Lower Brule, SD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Joseph575.6 years
John475.5 years
Edward371.3 years
George372.7 years
Lawrence349.3 years
Lyle360.6 years
William362.6 years
Emma275.4 years
Gertrude287.5 years
Alfred267.5 years
Most common last names in Lower Brule, SD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Laroche1167.1 years
Grassrope772.1 years
Estes667.0 years
Langdeau661.3 years
Johnson564.4 years
Hudson554.0 years
Jandreau462.7 years
Flute469.2 years
Quilt458.8 years
Banks356.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lower Brule, SD
  • 85.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 14.7%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lower Brule, SD
  • 65.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 29.8%Electricity
  • 4.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Lower Brule compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.

Lower Brule on our top lists:

  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Other Northern Africa (population 500+)"
  • #50 on the list of "Top 100 cities with shortest commuting times"
  • #92 (57548) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of returns reporting salary or wage in 2012 (pop 1,000+)"
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