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Bernie, MO

City in Stoddard County, Missouri.

Population

1,725

Land area

1.3sq mi

People per sq mi

1,319

ZIP codes

0

Bernie and its ZIP codes

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Bernie at a glance

  • Bernie is about 15 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
  • The median household income is $48,438, 31% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,100 (57% below Missouri) and median rent is $768 a month.

Local data for Bernie, MO

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Bernie, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$48,438

Poverty rate

24.1%

Median home value

$98,100

Median rent

$768/mo

Homeownership

73.4%

Bachelor's or higher

15.1%

Median age

46.7

Average commute

21.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (216), German Americans (163), Mexican Americans (39).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stoddard County. PPP loans are for Bernie.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.4%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$47,782

10,107 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$49,889

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$215M

FY 2026, $7,513 per person

Stoddard County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Bernie, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone84.8%
  • Carpooled12.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home1.4%

Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Bernie, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

861

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

138

1.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 27°F

48.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Bernie, MO, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.9%

U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts

Diabetes

15.4%

U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts

Smoking

23.7%

U.S. 12.8% +10.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.3%

U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts

Cities near Bernie

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MaldenCity6.6 mi8.3
DexterCity8.1 mi7.2
ParmaCity9.3 mi0.6
DudleyCity11 mi0.4
EssexCity11 mi0.3
PenermonVillage11 mi0.2
RiscoCity12 mi0.6
CampbellCity14 mi1.4
BakerVillage14 mi0.2
TallapoosaCity15 mi0.4
GrayridgeCensus-designated place15 mi1
FiskCity15 mi0.3
ClarktonCity15 mi1.1
BloomfieldCity15 mi1.2
BroseleyCensus-designated place15 mi0.5
CatronTown15 mi0.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Bernie, MO in?
Bernie is in Stoddard County, Missouri.
What is the population of Bernie, MO?
About 1,725 people live in Bernie, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Bernie?
Nearby places include Malden (6.6 mi), Dexter (8.1 mi), Parma (9.3 mi), Dudley (11 mi), Essex (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023