Barneveld, WI

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.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,485 Population 707/sq mi density
$112,375 Median Income $43,159 per capita
$264,400 Home Value
$892 Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
404 Violent Crime/100K 1,131 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$112,375 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$264,400 home value, $892/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
404 violent crimes/100K (6% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $112,375
50% higher than US avg
Home Value $264,400
6% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 404/100K
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 35.5%
5% higher than US avg
Median Rent $892
23% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.3%
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.2%
90% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,485
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density707/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 88%

Economy

A+
Median Income$112,375
Per Capita$43,159
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$62,806M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$264,400
Rent$892
OwnershipN/A

Crime

F
Violent404/100K
Property1,131/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault404/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity37.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.1%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain35.8 in/yr
Elevation1,183 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.5%
High School+98.8%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 23% / D 75%
Commute26 min
Libraries27

Is Barneveld a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Barneveld has a population of 1,485 with a density of 707 people per square mile. The median age is 34.6 years, 11% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.1%), with 1.3% Hispanic, 1.1% Black.

Population

1,485
Total Population
707
People / sq mi
34.6yrs
Median Age
11% below US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Barneveld vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.6%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.4%
97% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Barneveld vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Barneveld is $112,375, which is 50% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Barneveld vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$112,375
50% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,159
Avg Weekly Wage$1,432
IRS Avg AGI$103,538

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.2%
90% below US avg
Establishments (County)18,084
County GDP$62,806M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,425
Healthcare1,603
Retail1,634
Manufacturing517

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,743
150% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.31%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.0 min
Work from Home9.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Barneveld is $264,400, 6% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $892 (23% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$264,400
6% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$239
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio95.7%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$892
23% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,743
150% above US avg
Effective Rate3.31%
In Barneveld, 37.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.1% report depression. 24.9% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.3%
16% above US avg
Diabetes8.0%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure26.2%
Asthma10.7%
COPD4.9%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.2%
Physical Inactivity24.9%
Depression25.1%
Mental Distress16.4%
Physical Distress11.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.6%
Checkup Rate74.1%
Premature Death5,427/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access94.2%
Healthcare Facilities1,603
Barneveld has a violent crime rate of 404 per 100,000 residents, 6% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,131 per 100,000 (42% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Barneveld vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent403.9/100K
6% above US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault403.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,130.9/100K
42% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft1,050.1/100K
Vehicle Theft80.8/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)34

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Barneveld has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.8°F
15% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.8 inches
6% below US avg
Snowfall30.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,183 ft (361 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density707/sq mi
Coordinates43.0117°N, 89.8968°W
County FIPS55025
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 35.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 51.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 23.4%
D 75.1%

Winner: Democrat by 51.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.5%
5% above US avg
High School+98.8%
School Test Score5.81
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density707/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries27
Healthcare Facilities1,603
Restaurants1,425
Retail Stores1,634

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)34
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.0 min
Work from Home9.9%

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