Median Income
$61,944
18% lower than US avg
Home Value
$120,300
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
30.0%
11% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
12.5%
1% higher than US avg
How Bern Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population132
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density471/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,944
Per Capita$37,860
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$702M
Commute19 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$249,879
Rent Burden41.3%
Health
Obesity39.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Climate
Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain34.7 in/yr
Elevation1,269 ft (387 m)
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.0%
High School+90.0%
School Score5.80
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute19 min
Broadband64.0%
Libraries3
Is Bern a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Bern receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Bern stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Bern is $61,944, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 12.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Bern is $120,300, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
30.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Climate & Weather
Bern experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches, including 16.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Bern has a population of 132 with a density of 471 people per square mile. The median age is 48.7 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.2%), with 9.1% Hispanic.
Population
48.7yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.0% |
| 24% above US avg |
| Spanish | 3.0% |
| 78% below US avg |
The median household income in Bern is $61,944, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $61,944 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $37,860 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $972 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,735 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% |
| 1% above US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 339 |
| County GDP | $702M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Healthcare | 35 |
| Retail | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,643 |
| 4% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.03% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 18.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 65.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.9% |
The median home value in Bern is $120,300, 57% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $249,879.
Home Values
| Census Median | $120,300 |
| 57% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $249,879 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,643 |
| 4% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 3.03% |
In Bern, 39.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.2% report depression. 24.3% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Bern vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 39.2% |
| 22% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 89.8% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 74.0% |
| Premature Death | 11,703/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 35 |
Bern has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 34.7 inches |
| 9% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 16.9 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,269 ft (387 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 471/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9614°N, 95.9711°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 20013 |