Bradgate, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Humboldt County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
121 Population 233/sq mi density
$44,200 Home Value $58,202 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Bradgate, IA

At a Glance

Home Value
$44,200
84% below
Zillow: $58,202
Bachelor's Degree+
8.4%
75% below
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
32% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Bradgate Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bradgate's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
16%
Poverty
142%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bradgate a Good Place to Live?

D
1.7 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bradgate is $44,200 , 84% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $58,202. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

8.4% of adults in Bradgate hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bradgate has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population121
Median Age54.1 yrs
Density233/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born5.0%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$54,301
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$598M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014

Housing

Home Value$44,200
Rent
Ownership86.0%
Zillow$58,202
Housing Units63
Rent Burden19.9%

Health

Obesity42.5%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,220/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain35.0 in/yr
Elevation1,119 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute15 min
Broadband72.0%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Bradgate was founded in 1893.
The median home in Bradgate was built in 1938.
24.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.