Bradford, IA

Iowa

Bradford is a small town in Iowa with a population of 196. Residents earn $63,182 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
196 Population 211/sq mi density
$63,182 Median Income $15,321 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,182 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,182
16% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.5%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population196
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density211/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,182
Per Capita$15,321
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$790M
Commute32 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression18.6%
Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain38.1 in/yr
Elevation1,253 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+77.1%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute32 min
Broadband72.0%
Libraries4

Is Bradford a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bradford receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Bradford stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bradford is $63,182, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Bradford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches, including 27.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Bradford has a population of 196 with a density of 211 people per square mile. The median age is 33.3 years, 14% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

196
Total Population
211
People / sq mi
33.3yrs
Median Age
14% below US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60.2%
Female 39.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Bradford vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bradford vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bradford is $63,182, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Bradford vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,182
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$15,321
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
IRS Avg AGI$73,117

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)364
County GDP$790M

Business (County)

Restaurants15
Healthcare26
Retail36
Manufacturing20

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,431
2% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.5 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied62.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,431
2% below US avg
In Bradford, 38.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 18.6% report depression. 22.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.5%
20% above US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
High Blood Pressure32.3%
Asthma8.3%
COPD6.1%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking26.3%
Physical Inactivity22.7%
Depression18.6%
Mental Distress16.1%
Physical Distress11.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate72.4%
Premature Death9,806/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access76.5%
Healthcare Facilities26

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Bradford has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.7°F
14% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.1 inches
0% below US avg
Snowfall27.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,253 ft (382 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density211/sq mi
Coordinates42.6367°N, 93.2524°W
County FIPS19069
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 41.7-point margin. 72.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.2%
D 28.5%

Winner: Republican by 41.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+77.1%
School Test Score5.73
A Education Grade (4.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density211/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access72.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities26
Restaurants15
Retail Stores36

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.5 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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