Barnes City, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Poweshiek County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
140 Population 237/sq mi density
$47,813 Median Income $27,170 per capita
$100,000 Home Value $161,361 Zillow
$800 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$47,813 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $800/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Barnes City, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,813
36% below
$27,170 per capita
Home Value
$100,000
65% below
Zillow: $161,361
Median Rent
$800/mo
31% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
56% below
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Barnes City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Barnes City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
64%
Home Value
35%
Rent
69%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Barnes City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Barnes City residents earn a median household income of $47,813 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,170. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 699 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Barnes City is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,361. Median rent is $800/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

14.9% of adults in Barnes City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Barnes City has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population140
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density237/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$47,813
Per Capita$27,170
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,654M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$800
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$161,361
Housing Units72
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,568/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain37.4 in/yr
Elevation902 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Barnes City was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.