At a Glance
Median Income
$56,250
$46,092 per capita
Home Value
$81,700
Zillow: $222,672
Bachelor's Degree+
8.5%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
13.6% smoking rate
How Barney Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Barney's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Barney a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Barney residents earn a median household income of $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,092. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 704 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Barney is $81,700 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,672. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Education
8.5% of adults in Barney hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barney has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population48
Median Age55.8 yrs
Density267/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans19.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$46,092
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$1,478M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042
Housing
A+
Home Value$81,700
Rent
Ownership96.4%
Zillow$222,672
Housing Units31
Rent Burden25.7%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,004/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain24.0 in/yr
Elevation1,034 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute21 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed184 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Barney was founded in 1899.
The median home in Barney was built in 1943.
16.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hector International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 184 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.