At a Glance
Median Income
$45,625
$23,560 per capita
Home Value
$29,600
Zillow: $327,404
Bachelor's Degree+
2.2%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
19.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
17.6% smoking rate
How Barneston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Barneston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Barneston a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Barneston residents earn a median household income of $45,625 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,560. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 744 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Barneston is $29,600 , 89% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $327,404. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
2.2% of adults in Barneston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% below the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barneston has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population107
Median Age61.3 yrs
Density446/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born29.9%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$45,625
Per Capita$23,560
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty19.4%
County GDP$1,583M
Avg Weekly Wage$941
Housing
A+
Home Value$29,600
Rent
Ownership87.2%
Zillow$327,404
Housing Units45
Rent Burden27.7%
Health
Obesity42.3%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death7,954/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain32.5 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,208 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.2%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute38 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Barneston was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.8% of the population has a disability.
29.9% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.