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Lower Brule, SD
Census-designated place in Lyman County, South Dakota.
Population
743
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,044
ZIP codes
0
Lower Brule and its ZIP codes
Lower Brule at a glance
- Lower Brule is about 171 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $28,750 a year, 62% less than the South Dakota figure of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $21,900 (91% below South Dakota) and median rent is $475 a month.
Local data for Lower Brule, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lower Brule, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$28,750
Poverty rate
55.8%
Median home value
$21,900
Median rent
$475/mo
Homeownership
23.0%
Bachelor's or higher
14.7%
Median age
22.9
Average commute
9.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (24), Irish Americans (12), Polish Americans (12).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lyman County. PPP loans are for Lower Brule.
Unemployment rate
1.9%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,362
1,346 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,419
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$65.9M
FY 2026, $17,731 per person
How people get to work
Lower Brule, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.4%
- Carpooled13.4%
- Public transit5.4%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other9.9%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 9.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lower Brule, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
855
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 7°F
20.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lower Brule, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
50.3%
U.S. 33.3% +17.0 pts
Diabetes
18.6%
U.S. 12.1% +6.5 pts
Smoking
40.4%
U.S. 12.8% +27.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.5%
U.S. 11.1% +8.4 pts
Cities near Lower Brule
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West BruleCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 1.2 |
| Fort ThompsonCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 10.4 |
| RelianceTown | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| StephanCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| KennebecTown | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| OacomaTown | 21 mi | 2.6 |
| ChamberlainCity | 23 mi | 4.5 |
| PreshoCity | 26 mi | 0.7 |
| PukwanaTown | 29 mi | 0.8 |
| Gann ValleyCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lower Brule, SD in?
- Lower Brule is in Lyman County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Lower Brule, SD?
- About 743 people live in Lower Brule, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lower Brule?
- Nearby places include West Brule (2.6 mi), Fort Thompson (9.2 mi), Reliance (13 mi), Stephan (14 mi), Kennebec (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023