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Brule
A township of 237 people in Union County, South Dakota
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Living in Brule
Work & commute in Brule
Full picture →Most working residents leave Brule for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Elk Point (22%), Sioux Falls (9%) and Sioux City (8%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
Elk Point
22%Sioux Falls
9%Sioux City, IA
8%North Sioux City
7%Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Brule →
Health in Brule
Compared with South Dakota
≈Just like South Dakota
No difference on any of 26 measures is outside the margin of error.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Nothing stands out: Brule tracks South Dakota closely.
Care nearby
Sanford Vermillion Medical CenterVermillion · 8.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Horizon Health - Elk PointElk Point · 7.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 57025, 57010 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Brule →
Natural hazards in Brule
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 45% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌵 Drought
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Brule →
Climate in Brule
Full climate →Brule has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 10°, and about 37 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
31° / 13°Winter
59° / 36°Spring
83° / 61°Summer
62° / 38°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Brule →
Libraries near Brule
See all →Nearest: Elk Point-Jefferson Community/School LibraryElk Point · 7.3 miles · 32 hrs a week
Where Brule is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
South Dakota · SD · Union CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in Brule
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