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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 16.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,332 ft (406 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,024/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7116°N, 96.8734°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Marshall County County |
| Nearest Airport | Manhattan Regional (MHK) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 21.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in |
Barnes has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 26°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.8").