Bernie, MO — City Data & Statistics

Median Income $45,223

40% lower than US avg

Home Value $90,800

68% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 14.9%

56% lower than US avg

Median Rent $757

35% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 39.0%

21% higher than US avg

Unemployment 1.0%

72% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 15.7%

27% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,772

Median Age48.4 yrs

Density1,353/mi²

Male / Female46% / 54%

Largest GroupWhite 90%

Veterans8.9%

Economy

Median Income$45,223

Per Capita$22,624

Unemployment1.0%

Poverty15.7%

Commute22 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$90,800

Rent$757

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$109,197

Housing Units805

Rent Burden25.4%

Health

Obesity39.0%

Uninsured13.0%

Smoking24.4%

Depression28.7%

Heart Disease7.2%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain48.2 in/yr

Sunny Days248/yr

Elevation305 ft (93 m)

Education

Bachelor's+14.9%

High School+74.8%

Graduate+2.8%

School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%

Commute22 min

Broadband80.3%

Is Bernie a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bernie receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Bernie offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bernie is $45,223, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. The poverty rate of 15.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bernie is $90,800, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $757 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

14.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 74.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Bernie enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Bernie has a population of 1,772 with a density of 1,353 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles. The median age is 48.4 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 53.8% female and 46.2% male. The city is predominantly White (89.8%), with 2.5% Hispanic, 1.9% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.6% of residents. 8.9% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 24.1% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 84.8% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,772

Total Population

1,353

People / sq mi

48.4yrs

Median Age

24% above US avg

1.3mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.2%

Female 53.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Bernie vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	97.6%
	24% above US avg
Spanish	2.4%
	82% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bernie vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bernie is $45,223, which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,624 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 90.8, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 0.7% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Bernie vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$45,223
	40% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$22,624

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.0%
	72% below US avg
Poverty Rate	15.7%
	27% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	22.0 min
Drive Alone	84.9%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Bernie is $90,800, 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $109,197, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $757 (35% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $775 for a one-bedroom to $970 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are 805 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1973. 25.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$90,800
	68% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$109,197

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$757
	35% below US avg
Rent Burden	25.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$732
1 Bedroom	$775
2 Bedrooms	$970
3 Bedrooms	$1,265
4 Bedrooms	$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	68.4%
Housing Units	805
Median Year Built	1973

Property Tax

In Bernie, 39.0% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 12.3% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 7.2% of residents, above the national average. 35.6% have high blood pressure. 24.4% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 16.3% report binge drinking. 36.0% are physically inactive, above the national average. 28.7% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 21.9% experience frequent mental distress. 13.0% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate).

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	39.0%
	21% above US avg
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart Disease	7.2%
High Blood Pressure	35.6%
Asthma	11.7%
COPD	10.8%
Cancer	7.2%
Stroke	4.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	24.4%
	74% above US avg
Binge Drinking	16.3%
Physical Inactivity	36.0%
Depression	28.7%
Mental Distress	21.9%
Physical Distress	17.5%
Short Sleep	42.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	84.8%
Uninsured	13.0%
	51% above US avg
Checkup Rate	73.9%
Dental Visits	43.2%

Food & Exercise

Bernie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	57.6°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	248 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	48.2 inches
	27% above US avg
Snowfall	3.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	305 ft (93 m)
Area	1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density	1,353/sq mi
Coordinates	36.6689°N, 89.9687°W
Timezone	America/Chicago

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	3.2 in	Coldest
February	38°F (3°C)	3.6 in
March	47°F (8°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
April	57°F (14°C)	4.7 in
May	67°F (19°C)	5.1 in
June	75°F (24°C)	3.7 in
July	80°F (26°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	78°F (25°C)	3.2 in
September	72°F (22°C)	3.7 in
October	60°F (15°C)	3.0 in	Driest
November	48°F (9°C)	4.5 in
December	38°F (3°C)	4.6 in

Bernie has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F — from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.0").

14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 56% below the national average of 33.7%. 74.8% have completed high school. 2.8% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 76.6% of the vote, a 54.2-point margin. 80.3% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). 84.9% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%

D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	14.9%
	56% below US avg
High School+	74.8%
Graduate Degree+	2.8%
School Test Score	5.51

C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density	1,353/sq mi
Total Area	1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	80.3%
Alt Fuel Stations	1

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	22.0 min
Drive Alone	84.9%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.7%

Frequently Asked Questions About Bernie

What is the population of Bernie?

Bernie has a population of 1,772 residents and is located in Missouri. The population density is 1,353 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 53.8% female and 46.2% male.

Is Bernie expensive to live in?

Bernie is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 90.8 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $45,223, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $90,800 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $757 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Bernie?

Bernie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.2 inches, with 3.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Bernie?

The job market in Bernie is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% — well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 22 minutes, and 0.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Bernie?

The median home value in Bernie is $90,800. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $109,197. For renters, the median monthly rent is $757. Fair market rent is $775 for a 1-bedroom and $970 for a 2-bedroom apartment.

How are the schools in Bernie?

Schools in Bernie score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 14.9% of adults in Bernie hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 74.8% have completed high school. 2.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Bernie?

The obesity rate in Bernie is 39.0% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 24.4% of adults are smokers. 36.0% are physically inactive. 28.7% of residents report depression. 13.0% lack health insurance (above the national rate).

What is transportation like in Bernie?

The average commute in Bernie is 22 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 84.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Bernie?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Bernie is 89.8% White, 1.9% Black or African American, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino. 97.6% of residents speak only English at home. 8.9% of the population are military veterans. 24.1% of residents have a disability. 84.8% have health insurance coverage.

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