Bridgewater, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 148 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -16.9%
 
Males: 74  (50.0%)
Females: 74  (50.0%)
Median resident age:

38.5 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 50837

Estimated median household income in 2022: $52,796 (it was $30,536 in 2000)
Bridgewater:

$52,796
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,508 (it was $18,780 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $76,833 (it was $14,600 in 2000)
Bridgewater:

$76,833
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $80,254; detached houses: $80,073

Median gross rent in 2022: $503.

March 2022 cost of living index in Bridgewater: 80.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 26.6%

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Bridgewater, Iowa as of April 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Bridgewater is 141 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (47.5%), American (7.5%), Scottish (7.5%), English (2.5%), Irish (2.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/1/1905

Elevation: 1220 feet

Land area: 0.29 square miles.

Population density: 516 people per square mile   (low).

Bridgewater, Iowa map

1 resident is foreign born

This city:

0.9%
Iowa:

5.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Bridgewater city:

1.4% ($199)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (59.3 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (69.9 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (364.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Massena, IA (2.3 miles ),
Fontanelle, IA (2.5 miles ),
Cumberland, IA (3.3 miles ),
Greenfield, IA (3.4 miles ),
Orient, IA (3.6 miles ),
Anita, IA (3.8 miles ),
Prescott, IA (4.0 miles ),
Wiota, IA (4.0 miles)

Latitude: 41.25 N, Longitude: 94.67 W

Area code: 641

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

Bridgewater satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.0%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +7 (+4.1%).
Most common industries in Bridgewater, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (15.6%)
  • Health care (11.7%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (6.5%)
  • Educational services (6.5%)
  • Public administration (6.5%)
  • Construction (5.2%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (5.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (13.5%)
  • Construction (10.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (10.8%)
  • Truck transportation (8.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.4%)
  • Food (5.4%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (30.0%)
  • Health care (22.5%)
  • Public administration (12.5%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (7.5%)
  • Educational services (7.5%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (5.0%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.0%)
Most common occupations in Bridgewater, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13.5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (10.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Extraction workers (8.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (17.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (17.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (7.5%)
  • Media and communications workers (7.5%)
  • Life and physical scientists (5.0%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (5.0%)

Average climate in Bridgewater, Iowa

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Tornado activity:

Bridgewater-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 101% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/27/1953, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 14.2 miles away from the Bridgewater city center killed one person and injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/10/1959, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.7 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Bridgewater-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 274% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 354.9 miles away from Bridgewater center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 411.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 317.1 miles away from the city center
On 7/16/2004 at 12:17:30, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 62.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 408.5 miles away from the city center
On 12/17/2009 at 02:53:42, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 85.3 miles away from Bridgewater center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Adair County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Bridgewater topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Bridgewater:

  • GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; FONTANELLE, IA)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - FONTANELLE (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; FONTANELLE, IA)
  • ADAIR COUNTY HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; GREENFIELD, IA)
  • ADAIR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 12 miles away; GREENFIELD, IA)
  • GREENFIELD MANOR (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; GREENFIELD, IA)
  • CARING ACRES NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; ANITA, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bridgewater:

  • Drake University (about 59 miles; Des Moines, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,768)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 59 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 5,344)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 63 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,946)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 64 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Bellevue University (about 66 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 7,139)
  • Creighton University (about 67 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 5,370)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 68 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,236)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Bridgewater Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Bridgewater include: United Methodist Church (A), Trinity Christian Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Life Engineering Foundation - Administration (Tours & Charters; 2953 Delta Avenue).

Birthplace of: Joy Corning - Politician.

Adair County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.0 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

53.9%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.5%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Bridgewater (2011 data):

  • Union State Bank: Bridgewater Branch at 211 Main Street, branch established on 1980/01/21. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $65.4 mil, Deposits: $52.7 mil, headquarters in Greenfield, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Greenfield Bancorporation, Ltd

For population 15 years and over in Bridgewater:

Marital status in Bridgewater, IA
  • Never married: 15.6%
  • Now married: 59.2%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 10.4%
  • Divorced: 13.6%

For population 25 years and over in Bridgewater:

  • High school or higher: 98.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.7%
  • Unemployed: 4.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.5
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Bridgewater, IA (based on Adair County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,78111
Evangelical Protestant1,6606
Catholic4312
None3,810-
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: 3
This county:

3.94 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Here:

7.87 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
Adair County:

6.56 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Adair County:

9.0%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Adair County:

28.1%
Iowa:

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

17.3%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

53.7%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

47.4%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Bridgewater:

28.8
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Bridgewater:

20.9%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Bridgewater:

6.0%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

32.5%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

57.3%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Bridgewater:

71.6%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Bridgewater, IA Residents
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
Other Government Administration 0$0 9$523
Totals for Government 0$0 9$523

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $17,000 ($114.86)
    Financial Administration: $7,000 ($47.30)
    General - Other: $6,000 ($40.54)
    Parks and Recreation: $5,000 ($33.78)
    Solid Waste Management: $3,000 ($20.27)
    Local Fire Protection: $3,000 ($20.27)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($13.51)
    General Public Buildings: $2,000 ($13.51)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000 ($13.51)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $10,000 ($67.57)
    Parks and Recreation: $5,000 ($33.78)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000 ($13.51)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $7,000 ($47.30)

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

  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $17,000 ($114.86)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($6.76)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($6.76)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $16,000 ($108.11)
    Other: $7,000 ($47.30)
  • Tax - Property: $22,000 ($148.65)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $20,000 ($135.14)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $205,000 ($1385.14)

Strongest AM radio stations in Bridgewater:

  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KSIB (1520 AM; daytime; 1 kW; CRESTON, IA; Owner: G. O. RADIO, LTD.)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bridgewater:

  • KSOM (96.5 FM; AUDUBON, IA; Owner: MEREDITH COMMUNICATIONS L.C.)
  • KSWI (95.7 FM; ATLANTIC, IA; Owner: MEREDITH COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • KXKT (103.7 FM; GLENWOOD, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSIB-FM (101.3 FM; CRESTON, IA; Owner: G. O. RADIO, LIMITED)
  • K203DB (88.5 FM; CRESTON, IA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KKRF (107.9 FM; STUART, IA; Owner: COON VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Bridgewater:

  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 19Number of bridges
  • 253ft / 77.0mTotal length
  • 2,035Total average daily traffic
  • 346Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,035Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Bridgewater, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 11970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 52010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Bridgewater, IA

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 1 1/2 Mi W 3 Mi S (Lat: 41.015556 Lon: -94.714139), Call Sign: KNCX398, Licensee ID: L00043131,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.335 MHz, Grant Date: 05/02/1997, Expiration Date: 05/07/2002, Cancellation Date: 09/08/2002, Registrant: Mike Mc Curdy, Rr 1 Box 50, Bridgewater, IA 50837, Phone: (712) 779-3368

  • 423 N Main (Lat: 41.244472 Lon: -94.668639), Type: Pole, Structure height: 21.3 m, Call Sign: WPKH793,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.203 MHz, 154.471 MHz, Grant Date: 01/08/2022, Expiration Date: 02/25/2032, Certifier: Dan Mc Intosh, Registrant: Mobile Radio Engineering, Inc., 745 Boone Avenue, North, Golden Valley, MN 55427, Phone: (763) 544-3319, Fax: (763) 544-2078, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • IA-BRIDGEWATER-SW-1, 290th St (Lat: 41.230028 Lon: -94.688056), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WRUT520,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/03/2022, Expiration Date: 10/03/2032, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: WD0FIA, Licensee ID: L00143921, Grant Date: 07/31/2018, Expiration Date: 10/23/2028, Certifier: Keith D Carpenter, Registrant: Keith D Carpenter, 305 N Main St, Bridgewater, IA 50837-1016

  • Call Sign: KC0PUQ, Licensee ID: L00677449, Grant Date: 02/11/2013, Expiration Date: 04/29/2023, Certifier: George M Kordick, Registrant: George M Kordick, 2479 Brown Ave, Bridgewater, IA 50837

  • Call Sign: KD0JCE, Licensee ID: L01523524, Grant Date: 10/10/2019, Expiration Date: 10/13/2029, Certifier: James E Lee Sr, Registrant: James E Lee Sr, Bridgewater, IA 50837


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: BEECH A36 (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 138 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 122CE, N122CE, N-122CE, Serial Number: E-1475, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 03/13/1979, Certificate Issue Date: 07/02/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Rodney J Ticknor, 69382 770th St, Bridgewater, IA 50837
  • Aircraft: JABIRU USA SPORT AIRCRAFT LLC J230-SP (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: JABIRU 3300 (120 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 733J, N733J, N-733J, Serial Number: 704, Year manufactured: 2011, Airworthiness Date: 03/21/2011, Certificate Issue Date: 05/18/2012
    Registrant (LLC): Ticknor Family Truck LLC, 69382 770th St, Bridgewater, IA 50837

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Bridgewater, IA
  • 67.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 16.3%Electricity
  • 14.0%Utility gas
  • 2.3%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Bridgewater, IA
  • 87.5%Electricity
  • 12.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Bridgewater compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are 3 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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