At a Glance
Median Income
$61,944
$37,860 per capita
Home Value
$120,300
Zillow: $267,191
Bachelor's Degree+
30.0%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
15.6% smoking rate
How Bern Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bern's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bern a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bern residents earn a median household income of $61,944 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,860. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 339 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bern is $120,300 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,191. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
30.0% of adults in Bern hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bern has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population132
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density471/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,944
Per Capita$37,860
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$702M
Avg Weekly Wage$972
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,300
Rent
Ownership85.9%
Zillow$267,191
Housing Units82
Rent Burden41.3%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain33.2 in/yr
Elevation1,269 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.0%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute19 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Bern was founded in 1854.
The median home in Bern was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Philip Billard Municipal (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.