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Barnes City, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Poweshiek County County
Barnes City, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Barnes City a Good Place to Live?
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 $134,365. 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.
Safety & Crime
Barnes City reports 289 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,575/100K.
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 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.