Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Bertram is a small town in Iowa with a population of 222. Residents earn $100,000 per year, which is 33% above the national average.
Based on current data, Bertram receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Bertram stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Bertram is $100,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 33% above $75,149. This places Bertram among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Bertram is $273,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Bertram experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.5% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $100,000 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $53,425 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,238 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,456 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.6% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,140 |
| County GDP | $12,640M |
| Restaurants | 448 |
| Healthcare | 493 |
| Retail | 492 |
| Manufacturing | 80 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,982 |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.55% |
| Commute Time | 19.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.1% |
| Census Median | $273,300 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $327,700 |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 95.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,982 |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.55% |
| Obesity | 32.8% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.7% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.4% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Mental Distress | 15.9% |
| Physical Distress | 10.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 4,821/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 493 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.9 inches |
| 6% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 145/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9517°N, 91.5378°W |
| County FIPS | 19103 |
Winner: Democrat by 38.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.3% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 145/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 94.0% |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 493 |
| Restaurants | 448 |
| Retail Stores | 492 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 19.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.1% |