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Barnum, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Webster County County
Barnum, IA
At a Glance
How Barnum Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Barnum's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Barnum a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Barnum residents earn a median household income of $83,580 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,001. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,198 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Barnum is $132,500 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,730. Median rent is $495/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Barnum reports 685 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,979/100K.
Education
2.0% of adults in Barnum hold a bachelor's degree or higher (94% below the national average). 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barnum has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.