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Bernard, IA
City in Dubuque County, Iowa.
Population
112
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,208
ZIP codes
0
Bernard and its ZIP codes
Bernard at a glance
- Bernard is about 21 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Bernard, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dubuque County. PPP loans are for Bernard.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,537
57,730 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,392
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$743M
FY 2026, $7,486 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bernard, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
828
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
76
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 11°F
38.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bernard, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
7.7%
U.S. 12.1% -4.4 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Bernard
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ZwingleCity | 7.4 mi | 0.2 |
| CascadeCity | 9.2 mi | 1.9 |
| PeostaCity | 9.3 mi | 2.8 |
| EpworthCity | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| La MotteCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| CentraliaCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| GrafCity | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| FarleyCity | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| DubuqueCity | 14 mi | 31.3 |
| AsburyCity | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| BankstonCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| St. DonatusCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| WorthingtonCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| East Dubuque, ILCity | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| AndrewCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| BaldwinCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bernard, IA in?
- Bernard is in Dubuque County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Bernard, IA?
- About 112 people live in Bernard, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bernard?
- Nearby places include Zwingle (7.4 mi), Cascade (9.2 mi), Peosta (9.3 mi), Epworth (11 mi), La Motte (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023