At a Glance
Median Income
$75,585
$31,053 per capita
Home Value
$212,300
Zillow: $219,251
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,162/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.9%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Barnes Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Barnes Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Barnes Lake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Barnes Lake residents earn a median household income of $75,585 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,053. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,724 business establishments, including 141 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Barnes Lake is $212,300 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,251. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Safety & Crime
Barnes Lake reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,162/100K.
Education
35.9% of adults in Barnes Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barnes Lake has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population468
Median Age29.4 yrs
Density302/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,585
Per Capita$31,053
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$3,258M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$212,300
Rent
Ownership95.2%
Zillow$219,251
Housing Units363
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,162/100K
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,510/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain31.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation805 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.9%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+15.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute61 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Barnes Lake was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Bishop International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 141 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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