At a Glance
Median Income
$100,000
$53,425 per capita
Home Value
$273,300
Zillow: $327,700
Violent Crime
134/100K
1,442/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.3%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Bertram Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bertram's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bertram a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bertram residents earn a median household income of $100,000 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,425. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,140 business establishments, including 448 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bertram is $273,300 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $327,700. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Bertram reports 134 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,442/100K.
Education
35.3% of adults in Bertram hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bertram has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population222
Median Age56.6 yrs
Density145/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,000
Per Capita$53,425
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$12,640M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,238
Housing
A+
Home Value$273,300
Rent
Ownership95.7%
Zillow$327,700
Housing Units102
Rent Burden33.9%
Crime
F
Violent134/100K
Property1,442/100K
Health
Obesity32.8%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,821/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain35.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation778 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.3%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 68%
Commute19 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Bertram was founded in 1858.
The median home in Bertram was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 448 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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