Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
Barneveld is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 1,485. Residents earn $112,375 per year, which is 50% above the national average.
Based on current data, Barneveld receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Barneveld offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Barneveld is $112,375, which is significantly higher than the national average — 50% above $75,149. This places Barneveld among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Barneveld is $264,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $892 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
The violent crime rate of 404 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,131 per 100,000, 42% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Barneveld experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches, including 30.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 99.6% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $112,375 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,159 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,432 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $103,538 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.2% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18,084 |
| County GDP | $62,806M |
| Restaurants | 1,425 |
| Healthcare | 1,603 |
| Retail | 1,634 |
| Manufacturing | 517 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,743 |
| 150% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.31% |
| Commute Time | 26.0 min |
| Work from Home | 9.9% |
| Census Median | $264,400 |
| 6% below US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $239 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $892 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,743 |
| 150% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.31% |
| Obesity | 37.3% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.2% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.9% |
| Depression | 25.1% |
| Mental Distress | 16.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.1% |
| Premature Death | 5,427/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 94.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,603 |
| Total Violent | 403.9/100K |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 403.9/100K |
| Total Property | 1,130.9/100K |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,050.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 80.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.8 inches |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,183 ft (361 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 707/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0117°N, 89.8968°W |
| County FIPS | 55025 |
Winner: Democrat by 51.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.5% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 707/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 27 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,603 |
| Restaurants | 1,425 |
| Retail Stores | 1,634 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Avg Commute | 26.0 min |
| Work from Home | 9.9% |