Bergman, AR

Arkansas

Bergman is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 582. Residents earn $61,042 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
582 Population 444/sq mi density
$61,042 Median Income $25,392 per capita
$119,400 Home Value
$1,042 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$61,042 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,400 home value, $1,042/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,042
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $119,400
58% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.8%
65% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,042
10% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.7%
27% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.4%
89% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.5%
48% lower than US avg

How Bergman Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population582
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density444/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,042
Per Capita$25,392
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$1,934M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$119,400
Rent$1,042
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units223
Rent Burden24.2%

Health

Obesity40.7%
Uninsured9.5%
Smoking17.3%
Depression27.7%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain44.5 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation1,268 ft (386 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score4.91

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute24 min
Broadband74.3%
Libraries1

Is Bergman a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bergman receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Bergman offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bergman is $61,042, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bergman is $119,400, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,042 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Bergman enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 305 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Bergman has a population of 582 with a density of 444 people per square mile. The median age is 42.3 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.3%), with 3.8% Hispanic.

Population

582
Total Population
444
People / sq mi
42.3yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.4%
Female 54.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Bergman vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.9%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.1%
62% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bergman vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bergman is $61,042, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Bergman vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,042
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,392
Avg Weekly Wage$930
IRS Avg AGI$60,830

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.5%
48% below US avg
Establishments (County)989
County GDP$1,934M

Business (County)

Restaurants77
Healthcare136
Retail155
Manufacturing41

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,460
30% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.06%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.3 min
Drive Alone73.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Bergman is $119,400, 58% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,042 (10% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$119,400
58% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$170
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio97.5%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,042
10% below US avg
Rent Burden24.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$700
1 Bedroom$751
2 Bedrooms$944
3 Bedrooms$1,239
4 Bedrooms$1,406

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.6%
Housing Units223
Median Year Built1993

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,460
30% below US avg
Effective Rate2.06%
In Bergman, 40.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.5% of residents lack health insurance. 17.3% are current smokers. 27.7% report depression. 28.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bergman vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.7%
27% above US avg
Diabetes10.4%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure34.5%
Asthma10.8%
COPD7.7%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.3%
24% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.8%
Physical Inactivity28.7%
Depression27.7%
Mental Distress20.7%
Physical Distress15.3%
Short Sleep40.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.3%
Uninsured9.5%
10% above US avg
Checkup Rate76.4%
Dental Visits52.1%
Premature Death10,889/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.6/10
Exercise Access45.1%
Healthcare Facilities136
Bergman has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.5 inches. The area enjoys 305 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.5 inches
17% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,268 ft (386 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density444/sq mi
Coordinates36.3128°N, 93.0112°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS05009
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 11.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 65-point margin. 74.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 81.6%
D 16.7%

Winner: Republican by 65 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.8%
65% below US avg
High School+88.9%
Graduate Degree+2.7%
School Test Score4.91
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density444/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access74.3%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities136
Restaurants77
Retail Stores155

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.3 min
Drive Alone73.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.6%

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