Berger, Missouri looking East, 2026
Berger’s story
170 years in pictures
Census counts: 134 in 1880, 256 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1942 on.
- 1856Berger is settled
BergerMO
A town of 271, settled in 1856.
Photo: TCP04 · CC BY 4.0
Population
271
2025 Census estimate · +0.7% since 2020
Typical home
$295K
+7.7% in a year
Household income
$56K
median
Median age
43.4
years
Jobs based here
5
A commuter town
Is Berger a good place to live?
Berger has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
271 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Berger: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Berger, and how to reach them.
PowerUnion Electric13.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterBerger PWSNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers7% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Berger’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Missouri you can register online until 27 days before Election Day, in person until 27 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 27 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereFranklinFranklin County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP code6301463014 100%Census 2020
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 Berger.
Work & commute
Most of Berger’s workers commute out: the town has 0.0 jobs for each of them
Nearly a fifth of Berger residents live below the poverty line, above both Missouri’s towns (14%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Its typical household income is $56,000. Half of commuters travel less than 23 miles. The top destinations are Washington (23%), New Haven (9%) and Union (6%).
0%work in town
| Berger | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 19% | 14% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $56,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Berger0%
Washington23%
New Haven9%
Union6%
St. Louis6%
23 mi
median commute distance
5
jobs based in Berger
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
14″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–43°
Spring43–67°
Summer65–87°
Fall45–69°
Oct 23
typical first frost
Apr 14
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults in Berger have been diagnosed with depression than in the typical Missouri or U.S. town
A fifth of adults binge drink in Berger. Of 32 CDC measures, Berger beats the Missouri average on 6 and trails it on 3.
| Berger | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 16% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 25% | 23% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 37% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 9.2% | 12% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Missouri
6 better23 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Berger | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 5.1% | 6.8% |
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| More binge drinkers | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Hermann Area District Hospital
6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
The typical home in Berger: about $295K
For Berger, the midpoint rent is $883 a month. Nearly four fifths of Berger households live in a home they own, above both the Missouri town median (64%) and the median of U.S. towns (73%). Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 7.7% in value.
$295KZillow home value
| Berger | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 79% | 64% | 73% |
| Median rent | $883 a month | $971 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Berger$295K
Missouri$265K
+7.7%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Berger has a moderate natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
Expected losses in Berger break down as 54% from inland flooding and 11% from tornadoes. Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in 57% of U.S. communities. Also worth knowing: 10 flood insurance claims have been paid in the town since 1993.
57risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesEarthquakes
10
paid flood claims since 1993
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Berger
16pages on Berger
The big questions
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Berger; the nearest are
East Central CollegeCommunity college · Public · Union25.5 mi$4,272 in-state tuitionLincoln UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Jefferson City45.1 mi$9,796 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Berger residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Berger for work
Where Berger’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
5jobs based in Berger
0%of working residents work in town
23 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Berger
City in Missouri, United States
Berger ( BUR-jər) is a city in northwest Franklin County, Missouri, United States, located south of the Missouri River. The population was 256 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 554 ft
- ZIP code
- 63014
Questions about Berger
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Berger, MO a good place to live?
Berger has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.