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Bettendorf.
About
Life in Bettendorf
The median household income of about $100,000 puts it in a comfortable middle-to-upper range, and home values around $306,500 reflect a stable real estate market, though you're paying a premium for that stability. The job market is healthy with 3.5% unemployment, and your average commute runs about 19 minutes, which is reasonable. Schools are a real draw here—two districts serve the area with multiple elementary schools, and the 51% college degree rate signals an education-focused population.
Bettendorf at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Foreign-Born
8.0%
Broadband Internet
92.3%
of households
Population Growth
+4.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.0% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Bettendorf: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bettendorf, the largest foreign-born group is from India (31.8%), and 2.6% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
25.8%
of residents
65 and Older
18.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.7%
of households
Married Couples
53.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.41
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 22% above IA average
Rent, home values, and income in Bettendorf
In Bettendorf, rent runs 22% above the IA average, and home values are 47% above the IA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
36.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
89.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,394
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
75.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1979
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $337,961 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IA
Unemployment in Bettendorf
Unemployment in Bettendorf is close to the IA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Bettendorf Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute19.8 min avg
How Bettendorf residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bettendorf, most residents drive alone to work (83%), and 84% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 mi
Quad City International Airport (MLI)
Regional airport · few flights342k passengers boarded in 2025
- 138 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 72% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Bettendorf runs 72% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
93.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
709.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Bettendorf Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
84.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Scott County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Scott County, which includes Bettendorf, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 9 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2020 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 29 | Flood | None reported |
| 2018 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Scott County, county-wide
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Scott County, which includes Bettendorf, is typically good — 215 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
46
Good Days
215
per year
Moderate Days
148
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Scott County, county-wide
Climate83°F summers, 17°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bettendorf has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and very cold winters (avg low 17°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
34°/17°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
37.5"
Annual Snowfall
36.1"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
126
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
123
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 14°F | 1.51" |
| Feb | 35°F | 18°F | 1.64" |
| Mar | 47°F | 28°F | 2.57" |
| Apr | 61°F | 40°F | 3.77" |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.81" |
| Jun | 82°F | 62°F | 4.61" |
| Jul | 85°F | 66°F | 4.17" |
| Aug | 83°F | 64°F | 4.06" |
| Sep | 77°F | 56°F | 3.35" |
| Oct | 64°F | 44°F | 2.60" |
| Nov | 48°F | 31°F | 2.14" |
| Dec | 36°F | 21°F | 1.89" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bettendorf
Bettendorf has 2 hospitals, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
4.1%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Trinity - Bettendorf
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Eagle View Behavioral Health
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Genesis Medical Center-davenport
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.5 mi away · Davenport
Genesis Hlth System Dba Genesis Mdl Ctr-illini
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.8 mi away · Silvis
Trinity Rock Island
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.6 mi away · Rock Island
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bettendorf
Bettendorf's student/teacher ratio is 15.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 50.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
50.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Bettendorf (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,490 students · in-state tuition $53,346 · 78% graduate · median earnings $67,144 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,916 students · in-state tuition $38,113 · 65% graduate · median earnings $66,659 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, 46 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bettendorf
Bettendorf has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (46 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
National Historic Site
46 mi awayPublic Libraries in Bettendorf
Bettendorf Public Library Information Center
2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf
Cities Near Bettendorf
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Bettendorf FAQ
Is Bettendorf, Iowa affordable?⌄
Bettendorf's median rent is $1,187/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $100,495/year. Median home value is $306,500.
Is Bettendorf, Iowa safe?⌄
Bettendorf's violent crime rate was 94 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 710 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bettendorf, Iowa?⌄
Bettendorf has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bettendorf, Iowa?⌄
The cost of living in Bettendorf is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,187/month and median household income is $100,495/year. The median home value is $306,500. About 36% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bettendorf, Iowa?⌄
The average commute in Bettendorf is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from