At a Glance
Median Income
$26,111
$22,568 per capita
Home Value
$49,200
Zillow: $68,013
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
14.4% smoking rate
How Bardolph Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bardolph's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bardolph a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bardolph residents earn a median household income of $26,111 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,568. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 550 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bardolph is $49,200 , 83% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $68,013. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
10.3% of adults in Bardolph hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bardolph has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population226
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density365/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans21.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$26,111
Per Capita$22,568
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$1,455M
Avg Weekly Wage$931
Housing
A+
Home Value$49,200
Rent
Ownership91.9%
Zillow$68,013
Housing Units167
Rent Burden34.7%
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,860/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
Elevation673 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute15 min
Broadband71.8%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Bardolph was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.