Bernard, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Dubuque County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
101 Population 1,122/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $40,856 per capita
$165,600 Home Value $298,749 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$165,600 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Bernard, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,750
15% below
$40,856 per capita
Home Value
$165,600
41% below
Zillow: $298,749
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
26% below
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
3% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Bernard Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
59%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bernard 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

Bernard residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,856. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,728 business establishments, including 242 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bernard is $165,600 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,749. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Education

25.0% of adults in Bernard hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bernard has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population101
Median Age29.8 yrs
Density1,122/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$40,856
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,128

Housing

A+
Home Value$165,600
Rent
Ownership97.8%
Zillow$298,749
Housing Units59
Rent Burden14.0%

Health

Obesity33.0%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,844/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain38.2 in/yr
Elevation928 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute28 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Bernard was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
2.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 242 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.