At a Glance
Median Income
$83,580
$31,001 per capita
Home Value
$132,500
Zillow: $215,211
Median Rent
$495/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.0%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
13.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Barnum a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 3.9% (8% above 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 $215,211. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population279
Median Age27.1 yrs
Density754/mi²
Male / Female70% / 30%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$83,580
Per Capita$31,001
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$2,759M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,091
Housing
A+
Home Value$132,500
Rent$495
Ownership91.6%
Zillow$215,211
Housing Units116
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,249/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain35.1 in/yr
Elevation1,172 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.0%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute17 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Barnum was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.