Bruneau Episcopal Church · National Register of Historic Places
Bruneau’s story
127 years in pictures
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1899Bruneau is settled
BruneauID
A town of 82, settled in 1899.
Bruneau Episcopal Church · Photo: Ian Poellet · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
82
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$530K
+7.8% in a year
Household income
$40K
median
Median age
77.1
years
Is Bruneau a good place to live?
Bruneau’s July high is 95°F, above both Idaho’s towns (89°F) and U.S. towns (85°F). No town among the 60 in Idaho we compare has a higher share of households owning their home than Bruneau. Bruneau Episcopal Church is on the National Register of Historic Places. Bruneau has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
82 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Bruneau: who provides what
Bruneau is unincorporated, so Owyhee County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerIdaho Power11.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterBruneau Water and Sewer Dist1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & county servicesOwyhee CountyOwyhee County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Idaho you can register online until 11 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 11 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereOwyhee County ClerkOwyhee County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2023
ZIP code8360483604 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bruneau.
Natural hazards
Bruneau faces a very high natural-hazard risk, led by wildfire
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 94% of U.S. communities.
94risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
WildfireInland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Schools
The schools Bruneau’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Bruneau-Grand View Joint School District. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruneau Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 31 | B |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers in Bruneau
Bruneau has chilly winters and hot summers, with very little rain. Among 60 Idaho towns, just 5 have a higher January low than Bruneau.
95°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter26–44°
Spring39–67°
Summer57–91°
Fall38–68°
Oct 17
typical first frost
Apr 17
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
95°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults in Bruneau smoke cigarettes than in the typical Idaho or U.S. town
19% of Bruneau adults smoke cigarettes, above both the Idaho town median (13%) and the median of U.S. towns (14%). 30% of Bruneau adults get no exercise outside work. Among 60 Idaho towns, just 5 have a higher share of adults who sleep under 7 hours than Bruneau.
| Bruneau | Idaho towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 13% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 18% | 19% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 23% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Idaho
1 better15 too close to call16 worse
| What stands out | Bruneau | ID |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 11.7% | 16.2% |
| More smokers | 19.3% | 12% |
St. Luke's Elmore Medical Center
19.1 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
The typical home in Bruneau is valued at about $530K
The typical Bruneau home is worth about $530,000, up 7.8% in a year, 11% above the Idaho typical home.
$530KZillow home value
Typical home value
Bruneau$530K
Idaho$477K
+7.8%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Bruneau
15pages on Bruneau
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Bruneau; the nearest are
Boise State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Boise54.6 mi$9,048 in-state tuitionCollege of Western IdahoCommunity college · Public · Nampa62.5 mi$3,446 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Bruneau residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Idaho.
About Bruneau
Unincorporated community in the state of Idaho, United States
Bruneau is a Census-designated place in Owyhee County in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Idaho. The mouth of the Bruneau River is to the northwest and Bruneau Sand Dunes State Park is to the east. As of the 2020 census, Bruneau had a population of 121.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Elevation
- 2,549 ft
- ZIP code
- 83604
Questions about Bruneau
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Bruneau, ID a good place to live?
Bruneau has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.