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Bridgewater, IA

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Population
141
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,225 ft
Median Home Value
$56,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$625/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$59,167
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IowaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IowaNearest larger communityWaukee, Iowa47 miles away · 34,890 residents.

About Bridgewater

Bridgewater is a city in Jackson Township, Adair County, Iowa, United States. The 2020 census counted 148 residents. Bridgewater was founded in 1885. A post office called Bridgewater has been in operation since 1885. Bridgewater was formed on July 1, 2000, by the consolidation of the districts of Greenfield and Bridgewater–Fontanelle. Bridgewater's local map joins its older history to the places and landscapes that still shape the town today, all within the wider Iowa setting. The local scoop is how Bridgewater's history still shows up in the places people visit, work, learn, and meet. Mormon Trail Lake and Park are located outside of town.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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