At a Glance
Median Income
$100,000
$53,425 per capita
Home Value
$273,300
Zillow: $344,729
Bachelor's Degree+
35.3%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
12.1% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 $344,729. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
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. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population222
Median Age56.6 yrs
Density145/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born0.5%
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$344,729
Housing Units102
Rent Burden33.9%
Health
Obesity32.8%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,821/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain35.9 in/yr
AQI39 (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
Broadband91.5%
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.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 448 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.