At a Glance
Home Value
$44,200
Zillow: $58,202
Violent Crime
130/100K
584/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.4%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bradgate a Good Place to Live?
F
1.3 / 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.
Safety & Crime
Bradgate reports 130 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 584/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population121
Median Age54.1 yrs
Density233/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans96.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$54,301
Unemployment1.0%
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%
Crime
F
Violent130/100K
Property584/100K
Health
Obesity42.5%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,220/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband50.0%
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.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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