Barnum, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Carlton County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
491 Population 486/sq mi density
$49,583 Median Income $31,535 per capita
$131,300 Home Value $299,148 Zillow
$902 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$49,583 median income, 10.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,300 home value, $902/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Barnum, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,583
34% below
$31,535 per capita
Home Value
$131,300
53% below
Zillow: $299,148
Median Rent
$902/mo
22% below
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
41% below
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
10.3%
186% above
20.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

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)

Income
66%
Home Value
47%
Rent
78%
Poverty
165%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
286%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Barnum a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 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 $49,583 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,535. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3% (186% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 816 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Barnum is $131,300 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $299,148. Median rent is $902/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Education

19.8% of adults in Barnum hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Barnum has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population491
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density486/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$49,583
Per Capita$31,535
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty20.4%
County GDP$1,907M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$131,300
Rent$902
Ownership57.3%
Zillow$299,148
Housing Units254
Rent Burden30.0%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,923/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain31.5 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation1,136 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute23 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Barnum was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.