What are the schools like in Bertha, MN?

Bertha is served primarily by BERTHA-HEWITT PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1.

What is the median household income in Bertha?

The median household income in Bertha, MN is $51,094 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.5%.

What is the weather like in Bertha, MN?

Bertha has an average high temperature of 17.8°F in January and 78.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 50.8 inches.

Bertha, MN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bertha, MN affordable or expensive?

Bertha's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bertha is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $75,000 and the median rent is $575 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bertha, MN?

Bertha has a violent crime rate of 154.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 571.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bertha, MN a Good Place to Live?

Bertha is a small town of 477 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $51,094 and a 11.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Bertha stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bertha is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bertha city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 87.6

Bertha's overall cost of living index is 87.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bertha costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bertha, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$75,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$575	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$51,094	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bertha's violent crime rate is 154.1 per 100,000 residents — 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

154.1 /100k

Property Crime

571.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bertha is served primarily by BERTHA-HEWITT PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bertha, MN	National Avg
School District	BERTHA-HEWITT PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bertha sees average highs of 17.8°F in January and 78.0°F in July, with 29.3 inches of annual precipitation and 50.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bertha, MN
Average High — January	17.8°F
Average High — July	78.0°F
Annual Precipitation	29.3"
Annual Snowfall	50.8"

Demographics

Metric	Bertha, MN	National Avg
Population	477	—
Median Age	40.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.6%	22.2%
65 and over	16.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hewitt, MN 4 mi Eagle Bend, MN 7 mi Verndale, MN 9 mi Aldrich, MN 9 mi Clarissa, MN 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Bertha

Bertha, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56437

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bertha, MN affordable or expensive?

Bertha's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bertha roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $75,000 and median rent is $575/month.

What is the crime rate in Bertha, MN?

Bertha's violent crime rate is 154.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 571.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bertha?

Public schools in Bertha are operated by BERTHA-HEWITT PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 19.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bertha, MN a good place to live?

Bertha, MN has a population of 477, a median household income of $51,094, and an unemployment rate of 11.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bertha?

Bertha averages 17.8°F in January and 78.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.3 inches with about 50.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bertha?

Bertha, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56437.

What is the population of Bertha?

The population of Bertha, Minnesota is 477 with a median age of 40.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bertha?

Key numbers for living in Bertha: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $75,000, median household income $51,094, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bertha side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.