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Bernie, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,772 Population 1,353/sq mi density
$45,223 Median Income $22,624 per capita
$90,800 Home Value $109,197 Zillow
$757 Median Rent 25.4% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 248 sunny days/yr
53 Violent Crime/100K 1,221 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$45,223 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,800 home value, $757/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
53 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Bernie, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,223
40% below
$22,624 per capita
Home Value
$90,800
68% below
Zillow: $109,197
Median Rent
$757/mo
35% below
25.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
53/100K
86% below
1,221/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
56% below
74.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
15.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
24.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
248 sunny days/yr

How Bernie Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Home Value
32%
Rent
65%
Poverty
127%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
28%
Crime
14%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bernie a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bernie residents earn a median household income of $45,223 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,624. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bernie is $90,800 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $109,197. Median rent is $757/month, with 25.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Safety & Crime

Bernie reports 53 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,221/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

14.9% of adults in Bernie hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 74.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bernie has 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. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,772
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density1,353/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$45,223
Per Capita$22,624
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty15.7%

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,800
Rent$757
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$109,197
Housing Units805
Rent Burden25.4%

Crime

F
Violent53/100K
Property1,221/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault53/100K
Burglary212/100K

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking24.4%
Heart Disease7.2%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days248/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation305 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+74.8%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Broadband80.3%
EV Stations3

Did You Know?

Bernie was founded in 1890.
The median home in Bernie was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Malden Regional (5 miles).
24.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.