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Bertram

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Bertram

Total population

239

Median home value

$296,700

33.2%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$86,786

Bertram$87k
National$74k

Founded

1858

Elevation223 m
Land area4.35 km²
Weather51°F · Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Coordinates41.95°, -91.54°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded
1858
Elevation
223 m
Area
4.35 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Bertram is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States. The population was 269 at the 2020 census.

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History & geography

History

Bertram was laid out in 1858 as an outgrowth on the railroad, which was completed to that point in 1859. It was named for Capt. John Bertram, who was instrumental in bringing the railroad there.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Located on the Union Pacific Railroad main line (former Chicago and North Western Railway), which has a nearby large trestle over Big Creek, the city is primarily a bedroom community of Cedar Rapids. Bertram is also close to Palisades-Kepler State Park. Bertram Bridge, which also spans Big Creek is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
54.3
Median home value
$296,700
Housing units
111
Poverty rate
2.5%
Unemployment
0%

Race & ethnicity

White
92.5%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
4.6%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
41.9517
Longitude
-91.5378
Water area
—
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Today
51°F
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Tonight
31°F
Mostly Clear then Widespread Frost
Saturday
57°F
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Saturday Night
39°F
Clear
Sunday
65°F
Sunny
Sunday Night
43°F
Mostly Clear

Forecast for Bertram, IA from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
25.7%
Diabetes
8.3%
Adult obesity
32.8%
Binge drinking
24.8%
Adult smoking
12.1%
No leisure activity
18.4%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

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Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total
64
Elementary
37
Middle
14
High
10
Other
3

Largest nearby schools

  • Linn-Mar High School
    High · Marion · 2,271 students · 17.5:1 ratio
  • John F Kennedy High School
    High · Cedar Rapids · 1,714 students · 17.9:1 ratio
  • Thomas Jefferson High School
    High · Cedar Rapids · 1,543 students · 17.9:1 ratio
  • Prairie Point
    Middle · Cedar Rapids · 1,324 students · 17.4:1 ratio
  • Prairie High School
    High · Cedar Rapids · 1,298 students · 18:1 ratio
  • George Washington High School
    High · Cedar Rapids · 1,291 students · 16.8:1 ratio
  • Prairie Creek
    Middle · Cedar Rapids · 834 students · 15.4:1 ratio
  • Marion High School
    High · Marion · 722 students · 16.8:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
4.03
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,469

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

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Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
86
Avg daily Wikipedia views
3
Attention level
Obscure

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Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
  • • CDC PLACES
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API
  • • Open Library