BridgewaterIA
A town of 124, settled in 1885.
124 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Bridgewater’s report card
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bridgewater. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Bridgewater
Most working residents leave Bridgewater for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Creston (17%), Orient (8%) and Des Moines (6%). Half commute less than 34 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Bridgewater has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 26 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
High risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 63% of U.S. communities.
How healthy Bridgewater is
Bridgewater beats the Iowa average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
| What stands out | Bridgewater | IA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.8% | 77.8% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 86.6% | 84.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.1% | 8.7% |
0.7% of Bridgewater is conserved land
0.0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bridgewater City Park | — | 2 |
| 2. Bridgewater Dump Station | — | 1 |
100% of working residents leave Bridgewater for work
Where Bridgewater’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Bridgewater
City in Iowa, United States
Bridgewater is a city in Jackson Township, Adair County, Iowa, United States. The population was 148 at the time of the 2020 census. Bridgewater was founded in 1885.
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- Established
- 1885
- Population
- 148
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,220 ft
- ZIP code
- 50837
- Area code
- 641