Bruce, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
851 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
6.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$44,688 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$100,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$400 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$514 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Rusk County
2
Wisconsin
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Rusk County
2
Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 12
Feb 1 8 16
Mar 2 10 29
Apr 3 2 42
May 3 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 3 1 45
Nov 2 6 31
Dec 1 12 17

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 5%

Schools

Bruce Middle
<1 miles, SE 3.2 star
Bruce Elementary
<1 miles, SE 2.3 star
Bruce High
<1 miles, SE 2.8 star
North Cedar Academy
7 miles, SE 5 star

Colleges

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
47 miles, SW 2.8 star
Chippewa Valley Technical College
48 miles, SW 1.9 star

Hospitals

Marshfield Medical Center-Ladysmith
8 miles, SE 3.2 star
Lakeview Medical Center of Rice Lake
23 miles, NW 3.2 star
Mayo Clinic Health System-Northland
28 miles, W 4.1 star

Airports

Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
42 miles, SW 1 star
Central Wisconsin Airport
92 miles, SE 1 star