Bernard, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 116 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +19.6%
 
Males: 60  (52.0%)
Females: 56  (48.0%)
Median resident age:

30.4 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 52032

Estimated median household income in 2022: $65,469 (it was $30,000 in 2000)
Bernard:

$65,469
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $42,001 (it was $32,671 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $162,053 (it was $58,000 in 2000)
Bernard:

$162,053
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $129,578; detached houses: $151,230; in 2-unit structures: $79,977; mobile homes: $21,876

Median gross rent in 2022: $651.

March 2022 cost of living index in Bernard: 82.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.8%
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  • Races in Bernard, IA (2022)
    • 11694.3%White alone
    • 54.1%Two or more races



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Bernard, Iowa as of April 29, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Bernard is 43 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (57.1%), Irish (30.4%), American (5.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/8/1897

Elevation: 910 feet

Land area: 0.09 square miles.

Population density: 1,260 people per square mile   (low).

Bernard, Iowa map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,777 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,533 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Dubuque, IA (15.1 miles , pop. 57,686).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (90.0 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (165.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Zwingle, IA (2.7 miles),
Cascade, IA (3.1 miles ),
Peosta, IA (3.1 miles ),
Epworth, IA (3.2 miles ),
La Motte, IA (3.3 miles ),
Centralia, IA (3.3 miles),
Graf, IA (3.6 miles),
Farley, IA (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 42.31 N, Longitude: 90.83 W

Area code: 563

Distribution of median household income in Bernard, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Bernard, IA in 2022

Bernard satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +1 (+1.0%).

Average climate in Bernard, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Bernard-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 80% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/13/1990, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.9 miles away from the Bernard city center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/19/1993, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.7 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Bernard-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 98% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 308.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 286.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 115.6 miles away from Bernard center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 308.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 339.9 miles away from Bernard center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 122.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Dubuque County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 16, Storms: 13, Tornadoes: 5, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Bernard:

  • SHADY REST CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; CASCADE, IA)
  • CARRIAGE HILL COMMUNITY LIVING HOME (Hospital, about 14 miles away; DUBUQUE, IA)
  • HOSPICE OF DUBUQUE (Hospital, about 14 miles away; DUBUQUE, IA)
  • ENNOBLE SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; DUBUQUE, IA)
  • LUTHER MANOR RETIREMENT HOME (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; DUBUQUE, IA)
  • UNITYPOINT HEALTH FINLEY HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 15 miles away; DUBUQUE, IA)
  • HERITAGE MANOR (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; DUBUQUE, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bernard:

  • University of Wisconsin-Platteville (about 34 miles; Platteville, WI; Full-time enrollment: 7,679)
  • Ashford University (about 46 miles; Clinton, IA; FT enrollment: 73,330)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 51 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)
  • Kaplan University-Davenport Campus (about 55 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 60,376)
  • Saint Ambrose University (about 56 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 3,053)
  • Eastern Iowa Community College District (about 57 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 5,507)
  • University of Iowa (about 58 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)

Public elementary/middle school in Bernard:

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Notable locations in Bernard: Bernard Fire Department (A), Bernard Town Hall (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Dubuque County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Bernard that have no violations reported:

  • BERNARD WATER SYSTEM (Address: 608 LEFLER , Population served: 112, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

54.0%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

10.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Bernard:

Marital status in Bernard, IA
  • Never married: 36.8%
  • Now married: 58.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 1.1%
  • Divorced: 4.0%

For population 25 years and over in Bernard:

  • High school or higher: 99.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.6
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Bernard, IA (based on Dubuque County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic49,91729
Mainline Protestant7,45724
Evangelical Protestant5,61330
Other9796
Orthodox701
Black Protestant-1
None29,617-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 11
Here:

1.19 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
Dubuque County:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 49
Dubuque County:

5.31 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 90
Dubuque County:

9.75 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.2%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Dubuque County:

27.3%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

12.7%
Iowa:

14.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Sewerage 2$10,839$65,0340$0
Financial Administration 2$11,071$66,4260$0
Water Supply 2$10,839$65,0340$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$443
Totals for Government 6$32,749$65,4986$443

Bernard government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $30,000 ($258.62)
    Financial Administration: $22,000 ($189.66)
    Water Utilities: $20,000 ($172.41)
    Sewerage: $18,000 ($155.17)
    Solid Waste Management: $9,000 ($77.59)
    General - Other: $7,000 ($60.34)
    General Public Buildings: $3,000 ($25.86)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($17.24)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($8.62)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $10,000 ($86.21)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $20,000 ($172.41)

Bernard government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $35,000 ($301.72)
    Solid Waste Management: $10,000 ($86.21)
    Other: $4,000 ($34.48)
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $1,000 ($8.62)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $33,000 ($284.48)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $30,000 ($258.62)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $16,000 ($137.93)
    Property: $16,000 ($137.93)
    Public Utilities Sales: $2,000 ($17.24)
    Other License: $1,000 ($8.62)

Bernard government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $256,000 ($2206.90)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $256,000 ($2206.90)

Bernard government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $18,000 ($155.17)

Strongest AM radio stations in Bernard:

  • KDTH (1370 AM; 5 kW; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WDBQ (1490 AM; 1 kW; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bernard:

  • KGRR (97.3 FM; EPWORTH, IA; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)
  • KATF (92.9 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)
  • WJOD (103.3 FM; ASBURY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • K239AB (95.7 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: AUGUSTANA COLLEGE)
  • KLYV (105.3 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • WVRE (101.1 FM; DICKEYVILLE, WI; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)
  • K254AE (98.7 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KXGE (102.3 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KSUI (91.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KMAQ-FM (95.1 FM; MAQUOKETA, IA; Owner: MAQUOKETA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K269EK (101.7 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KDST (99.3 FM; DYERSVILLE, IA; Owner: DESIGN HOMES, INC.)
  • WDBQ-FM (107.5 FM; GALENA, IL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KIYX (106.1 FM; SAGEVILLE, IA; Owner: QUEENB RADIO WISCONSIN, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Bernard:

  • KFXB (Channel 40; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: DUBUQUE TV LTD. PARTNERSHIP)
  • KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KGAN (Channel 2; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCRG-TV (Channel 9; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KFXA (Channel 28; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SECOND GENERATION OF IOWA, LTD.)
  • KWKB (Channel 20; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: KM TELEVISION OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KIIN (Channel 12; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)

Bernard fatal accident list:

Dec 28, 2018 04:26 PM, Cr-Y21 Sundown Rd, Lat: 42.356411, Lon: -90.874792, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 125ft / 38.3mTotal length
  • 11,190Total average daily traffic
  • 2,412Total average daily truck traffic
  • 11,190Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Bernard, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 21930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 31970-1979
  • 31990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Bernard, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

30 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Bernard)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 18043 Route 151 (Lat: 42.347139 Lon: -90.842250), Call Sign: WROH590,
    Assigned Frequencies: 456.512 MHz, Grant Date: 10/15/2021, Expiration Date: 10/15/2031, Certifier: Wayne Bergfeld, Registrant: Racom, 201 W State St, Marshalltown, IA 50158, Phone: (888) 752-1016, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • Boyles Tower, Lat: 42.234056 Lon: -90.871056, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 58 m, Call Sign: WQKA998,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/27/2019, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Larry M Bartels Mr., Registrant: Bernard Communications Inc., 110 Jess Street, Bernard, IA 52032, Phone: (563) 879-3203, Fax: (563) 879-3809, Email:

  • RAYSFORD, 20238 Raysford Lane (Lat: 42.358472 Lon: -90.885583), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 55.9 m, Call Sign: WQVY279,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11075.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz... (+70 more), Grant Date: 06/12/2015, Expiration Date: 06/12/2025, Certifier: Tim Burbach, Registrant: Comelec Services, 4190 Pennsylvania Ave, Dubuque, IA 52002, Phone: (563) 513-8984, Fax: (563) 556-2702, Email:

  • BERNARD, 21501 15th Avenue (Lat: 42.243167 Lon: -90.908556), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 85.4 m, Overall height: 91.2 m, Call Sign: WQZB962,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11485.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz... (+8 more), Grant Date: 04/01/2017, Expiration Date: 04/01/2027, Certifier: Tim Burbach, Registrant: Comelec Services, 4190 Pennsylvania Ave, Dubuque, IA 52002, Phone: (563) 513-8984, Fax: (563) 556-2702, Email:

  • ATC COLLOCATE, 16534 Twelve Mile Road (Lat: 42.353444 Lon: -90.807972), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 78.6 m, Call Sign: WRJA861,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11385.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, Grant Date: 07/28/2020, Expiration Date: 07/28/2030, Certifier: Kevin Hetrick, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

6
  • Call Sign: KB0WHG, Grant Date: 04/30/1996, Expiration Date: 04/30/2006, Cancellation Date: 05/01/2008, Registrant: Judy E Davis, 9509 Patterson Dr, Bernard, IA 52032

  • Call Sign: N0SQD, Grant Date: 05/19/1992, Expiration Date: 05/19/2002, Cancellation Date: 05/20/2004, Registrant: Robert W Davis Jr, Rr 2 Box 68a, Bernard, IA 52032

  • Call Sign: KD0ETK, Licensee ID: L01418857, Grant Date: 07/24/2008, Expiration Date: 07/24/2018, Cancellation Date: 08/19/2008, Certifier: F Schwendinger Sco, Registrant: Scott F Schwendinger, 22529 Jamison Ln, Bernard, IA 52032

  • Call Sign: W0FSS, Previous Call Sign: KD0ETK, Licensee ID: L01418857, Grant Date: 08/19/2008, Expiration Date: 08/19/2018, Cancellation Date: 12/09/2008, Certifier: Scott F Schwendinger, Registrant: Scott F Schwendinger, 22529 Jamison Ln, Bernard, IA 52032

  • Call Sign: KD0MML, Licensee ID: L01585575, Grant Date: 08/02/2010, Expiration Date: 08/02/2020, Cancellation Date: 08/03/2022, Certifier: Damian E Hosch, Registrant: Damian E Hosch, 2473 Co Rd D 61, Bernard, IA 52032

  • Call Sign: KE0BYL, Licensee ID: L01898507, Grant Date: 10/16/2014, Expiration Date: 10/16/2024, Certifier: Dean E Pfab, Registrant: Dean E Pfab, 25005 Bernard Road, Bernard, IA 52032


2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 12. The highest number of fires - 23 took place in 2008, and the least - 1 in 2002. The data has a constant trend.
    Fire incident types in Bernard, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (43.0%), and Structure Fires (40.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Bernard, IA
    • 8943.0%Outside Fires
    • 8340.1%Structure Fires
    • 3315.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 21.0%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Bernard, IA
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Bernard, IA
  • 82.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 11.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.9%Wood
  • 2.0%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Bernard, IA
  • 50.0%Utility gas
  • 37.5%Electricity
  • 12.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Bernard compared to Iowa state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in below state average.
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