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Brule, WI
Census-designated place in Douglas County, Wisconsin.
Population
162
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
61
ZIP codes
0
Brule and its ZIP codes
Brule at a glance
- Brule is 44% less dense than Wisconsin as a whole.
Local data for Brule, WI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Douglas County. PPP loans are for Brule.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,570
15,643 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,321
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$351M
FY 2026, $7,924 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Brule, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
503
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
63
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 2°F
33.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brule, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
Cities near Brule
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake NebagamonVillage | 6.5 mi | 12.5 |
| Iron RiverCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 6.3 |
| PoplarVillage | 10 mi | 11.9 |
| Port WingCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| Solon SpringsVillage | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| DrummondCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| GordonCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.8 |
| MasonVillage | 26 mi | 0.8 |
| Grand ViewCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.7 |
| HerbsterCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 5.6 |
| SuperiorVillage | 26 mi | 1.2 |
| SuperiorCity | 27 mi | 36.6 |
| CableCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.1 |
| Knife River, MNCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brule, WI in?
- Brule is in Douglas County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Brule, WI?
- About 162 people live in Brule, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brule?
- Nearby places include Lake Nebagamon (6.5 mi), Iron River (7.8 mi), Poplar (10 mi), Port Wing (18 mi), Solon Springs (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023