At a Glance
Median Income
$66,250
$24,425 per capita
Home Value
$142,800
Zillow: $222,615
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
19.9% smoking rate
How Barber Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Barber's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Barber a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Barber residents earn a median household income of $66,250 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,425. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 921 business establishments, including 99 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Barber is $142,800 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,615. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
10.1% of adults in Barber hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barber has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population311
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density48/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$24,425
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$1,929M
Avg Weekly Wage$945
Housing
A+
Home Value$142,800
Rent
Ownership90.0%
Zillow$222,615
Housing Units170
Rent Burden20.0%
Health
Obesity43.5%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death12,008/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain49.8 in/yr
Elevation925 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute21 min
Broadband49.2%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Barber was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Muskogee-Davis Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.