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Bridgewater, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Adair County County
Bridgewater, IA
At a Glance
How Bridgewater Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bridgewater's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bridgewater a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bridgewater residents earn a median household income of $59,167 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,715. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 332 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bridgewater is $70,500 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $163,727. Median rent is $535/month, with 51.0% 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 1951.
Safety & Crime
Bridgewater reports 266 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,872/100K.
Education
17.6% of adults in Bridgewater hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bridgewater has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.