Barnes, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Marshall County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
174 Population 1,024/sq mi density
$42,500 Median Income $26,078 per capita
$27,500 Home Value $134,785 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 16.7% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$42,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$27,500 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Barnes, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,500
43% below
$26,078 per capita
Home Value
$27,500
90% below
Zillow: $134,785
Median Rent
$775/mo
33% below
16.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.3%
87% below
74.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
17.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Barnes Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
57%
Home Value
10%
Rent
67%
Poverty
141%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Barnes a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Barnes residents earn a median household income of $42,500 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,078. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 413 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Barnes is $27,500 , 90% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,785. Median rent is $775/month, with 16.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

4.3% of adults in Barnes hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 74.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Barnes has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population174
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density1,024/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born8.0%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$42,500
Per Capita$26,078
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.5%
County GDP$704M
Avg Weekly Wage$945

Housing

A+
Home Value$27,500
Rent$775
Ownership76.9%
Zillow$134,785
Housing Units83
Rent Burden16.7%

Health

Obesity35.8%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,485/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain33.2 in/yr
Elevation1,332 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.3%
High School+74.4%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Commute19 min
Broadband65.4%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Barnes was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.