Bremer County, Iowa
Among the top 16% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 39% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 53% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 70% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 65% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 84% of US counties
- top 12% for broadband access
- top 18% for commute time
- bottom 19% for property tax rate
Bremer County is a county in Iowa with about 25,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and C for affordability. Standout strengths include broadband access, commute time, and unemployment. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and property tax rate.
Official websiteco.bremer.ia.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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78%53%clearovercast
Precipitation 5.0 in1.3 in
humid 90%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$85k91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 53% of US counties
Home Value$203k69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$783better than 58% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 31% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.38%better than 19% of US counties
Income Tax6.00%better than 21% of US counties
Sales Tax6.94%better than 70% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.59%better than 20% of US counties
Unemployment3.2%better than 80% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)19°F10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation38.2 in38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall39.2 inbetter than 20% of US counties
Sunny Days233 daysbetter than 46% of US counties
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 58% of US counties
Comfortable Days89 daysbetter than 76% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk24.6better than 74% of US counties
Air Quality42 AQIbetter than 56% of US counties
School Quality58.4better than 57% of US counties
Violent Crime627/100kbetter than 61% of US counties
Property Crime619/100kbetter than 66% of US counties
Community
Population25,01249th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.927th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1218th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0053rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1628th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)93.5%88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.2%40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.9%14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.9%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.6%30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 82% of US counties
Walkability6.8/20better than 71% of US counties
Airport Distance153 mibetter than 25% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.0%better than 88% of US counties
Amenities Nearby4.00better than 62% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 58% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Bremer County an affordable place to live?
- Bremer County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 53% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Bremer County?
- The median home value in Bremer County is $203k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Bremer County?
- Median household income in Bremer County is $85k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Bremer County?
- Median gross rent in Bremer County is $783 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Bremer County safe?
- Bremer County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 627/100k (better than 61%). Property crime is 619/100k.
- What is the weather like in Bremer County?
- Bremer County averages 74°F in July and 19°F in January, with 38.2 in of annual precipitation and about 233 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Bremer County?
- Public-school quality in Bremer County is about average, scoring better than 57% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Bremer County?
- The average one-way commute in Bremer County is 20 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)