BradfordIA
A town platted in 1906, now home to 178 people.
Is Bradford a good place to live?
Bradford’s average commute is 33 minutes, above both the Iowa town median (19 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Among 141 Iowa towns, just 3 have a lower share of households owning their home than Bradford. Bradford has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
178 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Bradford: who provides what
Bradford is unincorporated, so Franklin County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bradford.
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Bradford
The peak summer temperature for Bradford comes to 82°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A smaller share of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Bradford than in most of Iowa or the rest of the country
For adults in Bradford, the share who sleep under 7 hours is 33%. Against the Iowa average, Bradford comes out ahead on 3 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 4. Among 141 Iowa towns, just 6 have a lower share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Bradford.
| Bradford | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 20% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 21% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 17% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 32% | 33% |
| What stands out | Bradford | IA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with depression | 17.3% | 20.7% |
| Fewer adults with asthma | 8.4% | 9.9% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.6% | 6.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Bradford, with drought at the top
Federal disaster aid has reached households in Bradford once, in 2008. Compared with 53% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage here is lower. Expected losses in Bradford break down as 37% from drought and 25% from inland flooding.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bradford Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Bradford
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Bradford
About 0 of every 100 Bradford residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
About Bradford
Census-designated place in Iowa, United States
Bradford is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Franklin County, Iowa, United States. Its population was 84 as of the 2020 census. Bradford was platted in 1906. The population was 100 in 1940.
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- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,257 ft
- ZIP code
- 50041
Questions about Bradford
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Is Bradford, IA a good place to live?
Bradford has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.