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Barnett, MO

Missouri

Barnett is a small town in Missouri with a population of 113. Residents earn $33,125 per year, which is 56% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
113 Population 419/sq mi density
$33,125 Median Income $27,804 per capita
$72,500 Home Value $275,649 Zillow
$1,125 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$33,125 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,500 home value, $1,125/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $33,125
56% lower than US avg
Home Value $72,500
74% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.8%
62% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,125
3% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.1%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.9%
52% lower than US avg

How Barnett Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population113
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density419/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans96.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$33,125
Per Capita$27,804
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty5.9%
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$72,500
Rent$1,125
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$275,649
Housing Units93
Rent Burden30.8%

Health

Obesity38.1%
Uninsured14.2%
Smoking24.3%
Depression29.3%
Heart Disease7.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation971 ft (296 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+81.4%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Broadband59.0%

Is Barnett a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Barnett receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Barnett offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Barnett is $33,125, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Barnett is $72,500, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Barnett has a population of 113 with a density of 419 people per square mile. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.6%), with 4.4% Hispanic.

Population

113
Total Population
419
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.5%
Female 42.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Barnett vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.6%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.4%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Barnett vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Barnett is $33,125, which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Barnett vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$33,125
56% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,804

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.9%
52% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.0 min
Drive Alone68.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Barnett is $72,500, 74% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,125 (3% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $275,649.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$72,500
74% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$275,649

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,125
3% below US avg
Rent Burden30.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.6%
Housing Units93
Median Year Built1945

Property Tax

In Barnett, 38.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 14.2% of residents lack health insurance. 24.3% are current smokers. 29.3% report depression. 37.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Barnett vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.1%
19% above US avg
Diabetes12.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
High Blood Pressure34.8%
Asthma12.0%
COPD11.1%
Cancer7.1%
Stroke4.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking24.3%
74% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.7%
Physical Inactivity37.6%
Depression29.3%
Mental Distress22.2%
Physical Distress18.3%
Short Sleep42.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate83.3%
Uninsured14.2%
65% above US avg
Checkup Rate73.2%
Dental Visits48.6%

Food & Exercise

12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 59.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.8%
62% below US avg
High School+81.4%
Graduate Degree+5.1%
School Test Score5.51
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density419/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access59.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.0 min
Drive Alone68.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.1%

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