At a Glance
Median Income
$65,625
$36,111 per capita
Home Value
$202,100
Zillow: $257,534
Median Rent
$1,338/mo
19.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
40/100K
1,072/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Barbee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Barbee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Barbee a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Barbee residents earn a median household income of $65,625 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,111. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,157 business establishments, including 180 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Barbee is $202,100 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,534. Median rent is $1,338/month, with 19.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Barbee reports 40 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,072/100K.
Education
15.7% of adults in Barbee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barbee has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,298
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density1,213/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,625
Per Capita$36,111
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$7,836M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
A+
Home Value$202,100
Rent$1,338
Ownership88.0%
Zillow$257,534
Housing Units865
Rent Burden19.3%
Crime
F
Violent40/100K
Property1,072/100K
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,156/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation870 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute30 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Barbee was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 180 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.