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Bentley, IA
Census-designated place in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
Population
189
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
184
ZIP codes
0
Bentley and its ZIP codes
Bentley at a glance
- Bentley is about 3.2 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pottawattamie County. PPP loans are for Bentley.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,962
41,804 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,836
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$635M
FY 2026, $6,775 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bentley, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
648
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
557
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 12°F
36.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bentley, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.8%
U.S. 11.1% -6.3 pts
Cities near Bentley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| UnderwoodCity | 3 mi | 1.1 |
| McClellandCity | 4 mi | 0.3 |
| NeolaCity | 5.4 mi | 0.8 |
| WestonCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.4 |
| MindenCity | 7.8 mi | 0.6 |
| TreynorCity | 9.7 mi | 0.6 |
| CrescentCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| OaklandCity | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| ShelbyCity | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| HancockCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| CarsonCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| PersiaCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Council BluffsCity | 16 mi | 43 |
| MacedoniaCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| LovelandCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0 |
| Carter LakeCity | 16 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bentley, IA in?
- Bentley is in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Bentley, IA?
- About 189 people live in Bentley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bentley?
- Nearby places include Underwood (3 mi), McClelland (4 mi), Neola (5.4 mi), Weston (6.7 mi), Minden (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023