Bentley, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Pottawattamie County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
185 Population 180/sq mi density
$188,800 Home Value $372,918 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Bentley, IA

At a Glance

Home Value
$188,800
33% below
Zillow: $372,918
Bachelor's Degree+
62.1%
84% above
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
34.4%
7% above
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Bentley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bentley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
67%
Poverty
130%
Bachelor's
184%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bentley a Good Place to Live?

A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bentley is $188,800 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $372,918. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Education

62.1% of adults in Bentley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bentley has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population185
Median Age22.9 yrs
Density180/mi²
Male / Female80% / 20%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$37,061
Unemployment
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$6,263M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085

Housing

Home Value$188,800
Rent
Ownership88.3%
Zillow$372,918
Housing Units60
Rent Burden29.2%

Health

Obesity34.4%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death9,293/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain34.1 in/yr
Elevation1,263 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+62.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Bentley was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.