At a Glance
Median Income
$54,821
$24,386 per capita
Home Value
$77,900
Zillow: $233,330
Median Rent
$750/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
83.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
20.0% smoking rate
How Bertha Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bertha's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bertha a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bertha residents earn a median household income of $54,821 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,386. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,908 business establishments, including 165 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bertha is $77,900 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,330. Median rent is $750/month, with 28.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Education
14.3% of adults in Bertha hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
83.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 29.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population489
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density453/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$54,821
Per Capita$24,386
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$3,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000
Housing
A+
Home Value$77,900
Rent$750
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$233,330
Housing Units241
Rent Burden28.9%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,919/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain29.3 in/yr
Elevation1,394 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+83.2%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute23 min
Broadband74.6%
Internet Speed274 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Bertha was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 274 Mbps.
There are 165 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.