Iowa
Barnes City is a small town in Iowa with a population of 140. Residents earn $47,813 per year, which is 36% below the national average.
Based on current data, Barnes City receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Barnes City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Barnes City is $47,813, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Barnes City is $100,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Barnes City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches, including 27.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,813 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,170 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,108 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,315 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 699 |
| County GDP | $1,654M |
| Restaurants | 47 |
| Healthcare | 62 |
| Retail | 80 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,683 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.68% |
| Commute Time | 23.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 15.0% |
| Census Median | $100,000 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $134,365 |
| Census Median Rent | $800 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.5% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Homeownership | 69.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,683 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.68% |
| Obesity | 39.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.8% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 85.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.0% |
| Premature Death | 6,568/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 62 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.0 inches |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 237/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5070°N, 92.4695°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 19157 |
Winner: Republican by 17 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.9% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 237/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 63.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 62 |
| Restaurants | 47 |
| Retail Stores | 80 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 23.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 15.0% |