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Brule County, SD
7 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Brule County, South Dakota.
Population
5,283
Land area
817sq mi
People per sq mi
6
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Brule County
Brule County at a glance
- Brule County is 46% less dense than South Dakota as a whole.
- The median household income is $73,720, close to the South Dakota median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $216,800 (16% below South Dakota) and median rent is $835 a month.
- Its largest cities are Chamberlain (2,588), Kimball (457) and Pukwana (300).
Local data for Brule County, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brule County, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,720
Poverty rate
10.7%
Median home value
$216,800
Prices -17.0% in a year
Median rent
$835/mo
Homeownership
76.4%
Bachelor's or higher
28.7%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
15.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,751), Norwegian Americans (453), Irish Americans (418).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
1.6%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,625
1,947 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,229
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$36.49M
FY 2026, $6,954 per person
PPP loans
$20.62M
707 loans, 2,323 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$40.99K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Brule County, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.5%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked6.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home12.4%
Average one-way commute: 15.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brule County, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
628
Most often hail
July high / Jan low
87° / 9°F
24.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brule County, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Brule County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Brule County, SD?
- Chamberlain is the largest city or town in Brule County, with about 2,588 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Brule County?
- Brule County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 57325, 57355, 57370.
- What is the population of Brule County, SD?
- About 5,283 people live in Brule County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Brule County?
- Brule County borders Charles Mix County, Lyman County, Aurora County, Buffalo County, Jerauld County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023