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Bruneau, ID
Census-designated place in Owyhee County, Idaho.
Population
82
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
51
ZIP codes
0
Bruneau and its ZIP codes
Bruneau at a glance
- Bruneau is about 2.2 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
Local data for Bruneau, ID
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Owyhee County. PPP loans are for Bruneau.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,652
3,425 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,712
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$71.9M
FY 2026, $6,032 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bruneau, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
337
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
3
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 27°F
7.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bruneau, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.7%
U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.0%
U.S. 11.1% +2.9 pts
Cities near Bruneau
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Home AFBCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 10 |
| Grand ViewCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| HammettCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| Mountain HomeCity | 18 mi | 7.1 |
| Glenns FerryCity | 25 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bruneau, ID in?
- Bruneau is in Owyhee County, Idaho.
- What is the population of Bruneau, ID?
- About 82 people live in Bruneau, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bruneau?
- Nearby places include Mountain Home AFB (12 mi), Grand View (17 mi), Hammett (17 mi), Mountain Home (18 mi), Glenns Ferry (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023