At a Glance
Median Income
$61,875
$29,257 per capita
Home Value
$86,200
Zillow: $165,608
Median Rent
$917/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
14.4% smoking rate
How Bartley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bartley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bartley a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bartley residents earn a median household income of $61,875 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,257. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 445 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bartley is $86,200 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,608. Median rent is $917/month, with 33.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
10.9% of adults in Bartley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bartley has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population396
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density421/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,875
Per Capita$29,257
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$737M
Avg Weekly Wage$914
Housing
A+
Home Value$86,200
Rent$917
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$165,608
Housing Units156
Rent Burden33.2%
Health
Obesity41.3%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,044/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain23.4 in/yr
Elevation2,346 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute15 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Bartley was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.