Bertha, MN

Minnesota

Bertha is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 489. Residents earn $54,821 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
489 Population 453/sq mi density
$54,821 Median Income $24,386 per capita
$77,900 Home Value $214,606 Zillow
$750 Median Rent 28.9% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$54,821 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,900 home value, $750/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,821
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $77,900
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.3%
58% lower than US avg
Median Rent $750
36% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.7%
24% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.4%
22% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.5%
72% lower than US avg

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

People

Population489
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density453/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,821
Per Capita$24,386
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$3,285M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,900
Rent$750
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$214,606
Rent Burden28.9%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.8%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain29.3 in/yr
Elevation1,394 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+83.2%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute23 min
Broadband74.6%
Libraries5

Is Bertha a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bertha receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Bertha offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bertha is $54,821, 27% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bertha is $77,900, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Bertha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches, including 50.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Bertha has a population of 489 with a density of 453 people per square mile. The median age is 42.6 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.6%), with 6.3% Hispanic.

Population

489
Total Population
453
People / sq mi
42.6yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Bertha vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.8%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.2%
99% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bertha vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bertha is $54,821, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Bertha vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,821
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,386
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000
IRS Avg AGI$71,755

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.5%
72% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,908
County GDP$3,285M

Business (County)

Restaurants165
Healthcare181
Retail250
Manufacturing89

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,298
23% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.52%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.5 min
Drive Alone73.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Bertha is $77,900, 72% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $750 (36% below US avg). 76.6% of homes are owner-occupied. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $214,606.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$77,900
72% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$214,606

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$750
36% below US avg
Rent Burden28.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedrooms$1,125
3 Bedrooms$1,483
4 Bedrooms$1,698

Ownership & Property

Homeownership76.6%
Owner-Occupied76.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,298
23% above US avg
Effective Rate5.52%
In Bertha, 39.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.8% report depression. 27.1% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.7%
24% above US avg
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure30.3%
Asthma10.9%
COPD6.9%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.6%
Physical Inactivity27.1%
Depression27.8%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress13.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.1%
Checkup Rate70.2%
Premature Death6,919/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access50.9%
Healthcare Facilities181

Crime Rates: Bertha vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Bertha has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 29.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average40.2°F
26% below US avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall29.3 inches
23% below US avg
Snowfall50.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,394 ft (425 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density453/sq mi
Coordinates46.2671°N, 95.0618°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS27111
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 34.2-point margin. 74.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.3%
D 32.1%

Winner: Republican by 34.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.3%
58% below US avg
High School+83.2%
School Test Score6.08
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density453/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access74.6%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities181
Restaurants165
Retail Stores250

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.5 min
Drive Alone73.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.4%

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