North Dakota
Barney is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 48. Residents earn $56,250 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Barney receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Barney offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Barney is $56,250, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 18.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Barney is $81,700, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Barney has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,250 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,092 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,042 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,658 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.2% |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 704 |
| County GDP | $1,478M |
| Restaurants | 43 |
| Healthcare | 48 |
| Retail | 71 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,825 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.91% |
| Commute Time | 21.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 16.1% |
| Census Median | $81,700 |
| 71% below US avg |
| Studio | $769 |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $965 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 96.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,825 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.91% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,004/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 48 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 42.1°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,034 ft (315 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 267/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2658°N, 96.9988°W |
| County FIPS | 38077 |
Winner: Republican by 37.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.5% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.74 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 267/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 28.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 48 |
| Restaurants | 43 |
| Retail Stores | 71 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 21.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 16.1% |