Bridgewater, IA
Living in Bridgewater
Bikeability
27
Walkability
9
Commute
29
Public Transit
42
Affordability
100
Public Safety
89
Airports
56
Hospitals
65
Colleges
71
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
93
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
121
Population
-22 (2010–19)
53 y
Median Age
-7 (2010–19)
15%
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
70%
Family Households
+25% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate20%
Some College60%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone30%
Economy
$43k
Median Household Income
+$21k (2010–19)
89%
Above Poverty
+7% (2010–19)
33 mi
Average Commute
88%
Lived Here Last Year
+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K10%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector73%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation38%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office17%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$33k
Median Home Value
+$6k (2010–19)
-
Built 2000 or Later
$392
Median Monthly Rent
+$150 (2010–19)
64%
Owner-Occupied
-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached86%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier70%
Home Value
Less than $50K68%
$50K to $99K32%
House Heating Type
Electricity27%
LP gas68%
Utility gas3%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bridgewater
United States45
Iowa35
Adair County12
Property Crime in Bridgewater
United States48
Iowa43
Adair County9
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bridgewater
Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding50
Tornado39
Blizzard8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bridgewater, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bridgewater, IA
Mayflower Heritage Christian
20 miles, SE
St Malachy School
21 miles, SE
Clarinda Academy
39 miles, SW
Clarinda Lutheran School
40 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Bridgewater, IA
Simpson College
58 miles, E
Drake University
58 miles, NE
Graceland University-Lamoni
58 miles, SE
Mercy College of Health Sciences
59 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bridgewater, IA
Adair County Memorial Hospital
12 miles, E
Chi Health-Mercy Corning
18 miles, S
Greater Regional Medical Center
19 miles, SE
Cass County Memorial Hospital
20 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Bridgewater, IA
Des Moines International Airport
56 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
64 miles, W
Lincoln Airport
112 miles, W
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
119 miles, NW