At a Glance
Median Income
$63,750
$40,856 per capita
Home Value
$165,600
Zillow: $277,705
Violent Crime
248/100K
2,590/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bernard a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
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 $277,705. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Bernard reports 248 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,590/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population101
Median Age29.8 yrs
Density1,122/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans76.0%
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$277,705
Housing Units59
Rent Burden14.0%
Crime
F
Violent248/100K
Property2,590/100K
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,844/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband46.0%
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.
1.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.
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