At a Glance
Median Income
$59,469
$40,688 per capita
Home Value
$133,600
Zillow: $245,905
Median Rent
$806/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
17.1% smoking rate
How Breda Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Breda's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Breda a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Breda residents earn a median household income of $59,469 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,688. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 968 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Breda is $133,600 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,905. Median rent is $806/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
17.1% of adults in Breda hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Breda has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population436
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density589/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,469
Per Capita$40,688
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$1,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$974
Housing
A+
Home Value$133,600
Rent$806
Ownership66.5%
Zillow$245,905
Housing Units218
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,828/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain33.7 in/yr
Elevation1,360 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute17 min
Broadband73.0%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Breda was founded in 1877.
The median home in Breda was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.