Economy & Jobs — Lower Brule, South Dakota
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $28,750 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$36,100 |
| Per Capita Income | $11,057 |
| Poverty Rate | 55.8% |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.9% |
| In Labor Force | 220 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 44.3% |
| Public Admin | 16.3% |
| Arts Food | 9.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Hotels Motels | 8 |
| Gas Stations | 5 |
| Commercial Banks | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.