Bern, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 161 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -21.1%
 
Males: 82  (51.1%)
Females: 79  (48.9%)
Median resident age:

51.6 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip codes: 66408.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $60,528 (it was $40,417 in 2000)
Bern:

$60,528
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $69,903 (it was $16,254 in 2000)

Bern city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $136,424 (it was $32,800 in 2000)
Bern:

$136,424
KS:

$206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $123,741; detached houses: $123,831
March 2022 cost of living index in Bern: 76.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 16.1%
(12.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 50.0% for two or more races residents)
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Ancestries: German (43.4%), English (28.9%), European (6.0%), American (4.8%), British (3.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1281 feet

Land area: 0.27 square miles.

Population density: 591 people per square mile   (low).

Bern, Kansas map

3 residents are foreign born (2.2% North America).

This city:

2.2%
Kansas:

7.1%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Bern city:

0.8% ($275)
Kansas:

1.2% ($999)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Joseph, MO (61.9 miles , pop. 73,990).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Lincoln, NE (69.4 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (452.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Du Bois, NE (2.5 miles),
Oneida, KS (2.6 miles),
Sabetha, KS (3.2 miles ),
Seneca, KS (3.2 miles ),
Dawson, NE (3.7 miles ),
Baileyville, KS (3.7 miles),
Humboldt, NE (3.7 miles ),
Pawnee City, NE (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 39.96 N, Longitude: 95.97 W

Distribution of median household income in Bern, KS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Bern, KS in 2022
Bern satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.2%
Kansas:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +6 (+3.0%).
Most common industries in Bern, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (11.7%)
  • Food (10.7%)
  • Health care (9.7%)
  • Construction (7.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.8%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (11.5%)
  • Food (11.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (9.6%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (7.7%)
  • Truck transportation (7.7%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (7.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (23.5%)
  • Health care (19.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.8%)
  • Food (9.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.8%)
  • Clothing & accessories, including shoe, stores (5.9%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.9%)
Most common occupations in Bern, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.9%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (4.9%)
  • Top executives (3.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (11.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.6%)
  • Top executives (7.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (5.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Postsecondary teachers (9.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.8%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (7.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.8%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.9%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5.9%)

Average climate in Bern, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Bern-area historical tornado activity is near Kansas state average. It is 92% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/6/1962, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 32.3 miles away from the Bern city center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/18/1959, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 21.1 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Bern-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 470% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 250.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 309.5 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 206.4 miles away from Bern center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 282.5 miles away from the city center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 191.3 miles away from Bern center
On 1/19/2020 at 19:08:42, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 171.9 miles away from Bern center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Nemaha County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 3, Winds: 2, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Bern topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Bern:

  • SABETHA MANOR (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; SABETHA, KS)
  • LAKESIDE TERRACE (Hospital, about 10 miles away; SABETHA, KS)
  • NEMAHA COUNTY HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; SABETHA, KS)
  • GREAT PLAINS OF SABETHA INC (Hospital, about 10 miles away; SABETHA, KS)
  • SABETHA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 10 miles away; SABETHA, KS)
  • KANSAS DIALYSIS SERVICES - SABETHA (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; SABETHA, KS)
  • CRESTVIEW MANOR NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; SENECA, KS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bern:

  • Highland Community College (about 38 miles; Highland, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,148)
  • Kansas State University (about 63 miles; Manhattan, KS; FT enrollment: 20,703)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 64 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,946)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 65 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)
  • Washburn University (about 66 miles; Topeka, KS; FT enrollment: 5,092)
  • Southeast Community College Area (about 69 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 8,838)
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University (about 71 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 2,072)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Bern: Lortscher Agricultural Service Grain Elevator Number 1 (A), Nemaha County Rural Fire District 4 (B), Bern Community Library (C), Bern City Hall (D), Bern Community Center (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Nemaha County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Bern that have no violations reported:

  • BERN, CITY OF (Population served: 165, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.0 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

55.6%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.9%
Whole state:

5.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Bern (2011 data):

  • The State Bank of Bern: The State Bank Of Bern at 402 Main St, branch established on 1889/05/04. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $72.9 mil, Deposits: $61.9 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Bern Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Bern:

Marital status in Bern, KS
  • Never married: 36.2%
  • Now married: 49.7%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 3.2%
  • Divorced: 9.3%

For population 25 years and over in Bern:

  • High school or higher: 91.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 36.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.1%
  • Unemployed: 1.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.3
Kansas average:

11.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Bern
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Bern, KS (based on Nemaha County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic4,1667
Evangelical Protestant1,93711
Mainline Protestant1,49910
Black Protestant1251
Other1-
None2,450-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 7
This county:

6.88 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.98 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.51 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Nemaha County:

5.90 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
Nemaha County:

10.81 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.7%
Kansas:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

26.8%
State:

27.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Nemaha County:

22.1%
Kansas:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

44.3%
Kansas:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

33.5%
Kansas:

46.3%

Average BMI:
This city:

27.6
Kansas:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Bern:

18.1%
State:

21.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Bern:

6.8%
Kansas:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Bern:

6.7
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Bern:

26.8%
Kansas:

33.5%

General health condition:
Bern:

50.1%
Kansas:

56.0%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

72.7%
Kansas:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Bern, KS Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

Bern government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $119,000 ($739.13)
    Water Utilities: $60,000 ($372.67)
    Central Staff Services: $20,000 ($124.22)
    Sewerage: $3,000 ($18.63)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($6.21)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $7,000 ($43.48)

Bern government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $17,000 ($105.59)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $13,000 ($80.75)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $3,000 ($18.63)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($12.42)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $48,000 ($298.14)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $4,000 ($24.84)
  • Tax - Public Utilities Sales: $49,000 ($304.35)
    Property: $42,000 ($260.87)

Bern government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $50,000 ($310.56)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $47,000 ($291.93)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,000 ($18.63)

Bern government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $477,000 ($2962.73)

Strongest AM radio stations in Bern:

  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • WIBW (580 AM; 5 kW; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KTNC (1230 AM; 1 kW; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: C.R. COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bern:

  • KMZA (92.1 FM; SENECA, KS; Owner: KNZA, INC.)
  • K219CE (91.7 FM; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KLZA (101.3 FM; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: KNZA, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Bern:

  • K46FG (Channel 46; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDTV COMMISSION)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 17Number of bridges
  • 131ft / 40.0mTotal length
  • $802,000Total costs
  • 1,719Total average daily traffic
  • 175Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,201Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Bern, KS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 11920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 31970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Bern, KS

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • Well #8, 2618 S. Rd. (Lat: 39.932806 Lon: -95.901556), Type: Pole, Structure height: 8 m, Overall height: 9 m, Call Sign: WPWP819,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.362 MHz, Grant Date: 11/30/2022, Expiration Date: 01/02/2033, Certifier: Debra Meyer, Registrant: Haug Communications Inc, 622 Neptune Dr, Seneca, KS 66538, Phone: (785) 336-3579, Email:

  • Lat: 39.962167 Lon: -95.973861, Call Sign: WQME926,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.412 MHz, 467.412 MHz, Grant Date: 07/21/2010, Expiration Date: 07/21/2020, Cancellation Date: 09/26/2020, Certifier: Brent Lortschler Mr, Registrant: Haug Communications Inc, 622 Neptune Drive, Seneca, KS 66538, Phone: (785) 336-3579, Fax: (785) 336-3400, Email:

  • MOBILE 1, Lat: 39.962944 Lon: -95.972306, Call Sign: WRCL638,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.487 MHz, 452.137 MHz, Grant Date: 11/01/2018, Expiration Date: 11/01/2028, Certifier: Dustin White, Registrant: Haug Communications, Inc., 622 Neptune Dr, Seneca, KS 66538, Phone: (785) 336-3579, Fax: (785) 336-3400, Email:

  • MOBILE, 1537 200th Road (Lat: 39.928361 Lon: -95.970556), Call Sign: WRYL395, Licensee ID: L02697492,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.780 MHz, 159.780 MHz, Grant Date: 08/24/2023, Expiration Date: 08/24/2033, Certifier: Travis Meyer, Registrant: Jtm Farms Inc, 1537 200th Road, Bern, KS 66408, Phone: (785) 285-1259, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KE0TJX, Licensee ID: L02221134, Grant Date: 10/23/2018, Expiration Date: 10/23/2028, Cancellation Date: 10/23/2020, Certifier: Eric R Thomas, Registrant: Eric R Thomas, 217 Jilson St, Bern, KS 66408


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-46-600TP (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA PT6A-42A (850 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 39NG, N39NG, N-39NG, Serial Number: 4698039, Year manufactured: 2017, Airworthiness Date: 05/19/2017, Certificate Issue Date: 03/09/2020
    Registrant (LLC): Midstates Aircraft Leasing LLC, 225 West St S, Bern, KS 66408

Most common first names in Bern, KS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William680.5 years
Raymond585.3 years
George479.0 years
Fred485.0 years
Minnie490.2 years
Albert377.6 years
Charles377.3 years
Emma380.6 years
Roy371.4 years
Florence284.5 years
Most common last names in Bern, KS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Ehrsam984.0 years
Meyer781.6 years
Lear678.3 years
Strahm681.5 years
Baumgartner585.4 years
Gugelman483.5 years
Edelman474.3 years
Nusbaum486.8 years
Ulmer483.2 years
Cox384.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Bern, KS
  • 64.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 14.6%Utility gas
  • 12.5%Electricity
  • 6.2%Other fuel
  • 2.1%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Bern, KS
  • 42.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 42.9%Electricity
  • 14.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Bern compared to Kansas state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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