At a Glance
Median Income
$46,406
$37,689 per capita
Violent Crime
389/100K
1,116/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Barnard Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Barnard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Barnard a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Barnard residents earn a median household income of $46,406 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,689. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 111 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Barnard reports 389 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,116/100K.
Education
56.6% of adults in Barnard hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barnard has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population84
Median Age67.5 yrs
Density382/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans82.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,406
Per Capita$37,689
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$148M
Avg Weekly Wage$881
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership79.6%
Zillow$78,701
Housing Units60
Rent Burden23.5%
Crime
F
Violent389/100K
Property1,116/100K
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,735/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain29.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,318 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+15.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute31 min
Broadband49.0%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Barnard was founded in 1888.
The median home in Barnard was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Salina Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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