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Bettendorf, IA

Founded 1903Scott CountyElev. 174 m
Population
39,297
Median home
$295,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
12
Sex offenders
4

Overview

About Bettendorf

Bettendorf is home to roughly 39,297 residents. Bettendorf was founded in 1903 and sits in Scott County. The median age is 39.8 and the median household income is $102,917. Homes carry a median value of $295,600, and about 75% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (81.7%). Around 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
39,297
Median age
39.8
Median household income
$102,917
Per-capita income
$55,103
Poverty rate
6.4%
High-school grad or higher
96.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
51.3%
Unemployment
2%
Avg. commute
19 min
Work from home
10.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White81.7%
Hispanic or Latino4.9%
Black2%
Asian7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts52.6%
Sales & office17.6%
Service13.5%
Production, transportation & material moving10.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$295,600
Median gross rent
$1,148/mo
Owner-occupied
75%
Median year built
1979
Households
15,863
Avg. household size
2.46

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Bettendorf has 12 public schools — 9 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading38%
Math39%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Bettendorf High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Pleasant Valley High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Bettendorf Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Forest Grove ElementaryElementary
Grant Wood Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Herbert Hoover Elementary SchoolElementary
Hopewell ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6
Mark Twain Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Neil Armstrong Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Paul Norton Elementary SchoolElementary
Pleasant View Elementary SchoolElementary
Riverdale Heights Elem SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime75% below national
Bettendorf98
Iowa280
United States386
↓ 12% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime44% below national
Bettendorf1,102
Iowa1,487
United States1,952
↓ 15% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Bettendorf Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Bettendorf.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Scott County
HailRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Bettendorf is in Scott County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Bettendorf was founded in 1903 and sits in Scott County. Elevation ~174 m.

Map of Bettendorf
Bettendorf, IA
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Historic places

3 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Bettendorf-Washington SchoolBettendorf, Joseph F., HouseRegina Coeli Monastery
Notable people from Bettendorf
Hazel KeenerEduvie IkobaPat AngererJack FleckTega IkobaDarien PorterGunnard Twyner
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Nearby cities
Davenport (7 mi)Clinton (23 mi)Muscatine (32 mi)Iowa (55 mi)Coralville (59 mi)North Liberty (60 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Bettendorf, IA (4)

Public sex-offender registry records for Bettendorf, Iowa.

Andrew Gordon Thompson, 39
Bettendorf · 52722
Robert Lester Smith, 37
Bettendorf · 52722
John Scott Robinson, 39
Bettendorf · 52722
AKA El Alacran Loco, John Robinson
Victor Lawrence Pelletier, 44
Bettendorf · Scott County · 52722
AKA John Lee Lewis, Victor Lawerence Pelletier

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Bettendorf — frequently asked

What is the population of Bettendorf, Iowa?
Bettendorf has a population of about 39,297, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Bettendorf?
The median home value in Bettendorf is $295,600, and the median gross rent is $1,148/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Bettendorf safe? What is the crime rate?
Bettendorf Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 98 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Bettendorf face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Scott County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including hail, ice storm, lightning.
How many schools are in Bettendorf?
Bettendorf has 12 public schools (9 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Bettendorf?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near Bettendorf. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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