Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Barnum is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 491. Residents earn $49,583 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
Based on current data, Barnum receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Barnum offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Barnum is $49,583, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 20.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Barnum is $131,300, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $902 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Barnum has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.7 inches, including 71.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 99.6% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,583 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,535 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,117 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,169 |
| Unemployment | 6.4% |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.4% |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 816 |
| County GDP | $1,907M |
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Healthcare | 102 |
| Retail | 99 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,404 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.35% |
| Commute Time | 22.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.7% |
| Census Median | $131,300 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $288,776 |
| Census Median Rent | $902 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 30.0% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Homeownership | 57.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,404 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.35% |
| Obesity | 37.7% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.8% |
| Depression | 28.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,923/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 102 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 39.7°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.7 inches |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 71.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,136 ft (346 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 486/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5054°N, 92.6884°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27017 |
Winner: Republican by 2.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.8% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 486/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 82.2% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 102 |
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Retail Stores | 99 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 22.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.7% |