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Barons, AB

Alberta · Lethbridge Metro

Barons is a small town in Alberta with a population of 313. Residents earn $65,500 per year, which is 13% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
313 Population 1,004/sq mi density
$65,500 Median Income $37,600 per capita
$120,000 Home Value
$1,091 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 307 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$65,500 median income, 10.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,000 home value, $1,091/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,500
13% lower than US avg
Home Value $120,000
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,091
6% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.5%
192% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.2%
23% higher than US avg

How Barons Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population313
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density1,004/mi²
Male / Female52% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

C+
Median Income$65,500
Per Capita$37,600
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty15.2%
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,000
Rent$1,091
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units130
Rent Burden0.0%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain15.8 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation3,163 ft (964 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+20.5%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute36 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Barons a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Barons receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Barons offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Barons is $65,500, 13% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 15.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Barons is $120,000, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Barons has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 307 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 15.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Barons has a population of 313 with a density of 1,004 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles. The median age is 36.8 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 46% female and 52.4% male. The city is predominantly White (94.6%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 65.1% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

313
Total Population
1,004
People / sq mi
36.8yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 46%

Race & Ethnicity

Barons vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only65.1%
17% below US avg
Spanish1.6%
88% below US avg
Other Languages33.3%

Social Characteristics

Barons vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Barons is $65,500, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,600. The unemployment rate is 10.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 21.4% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Barons vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,500
13% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.5%
192% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.2%
23% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.2 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Barons is $120,000, 57% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,091 (6% below the national average of $1,163). There are 130 total housing units in the city. 0.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$120,000
57% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,091
6% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.5%
Renter-Occupied11.5%
Housing Units130

Property Tax

In Barons, 26.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 9.5% of residents, above the national average. 22.1% have high blood pressure. 8.9% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.0% report binge drinking. 76.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.1% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Barons vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

Barons has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 15.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 3,163 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average41.0°F
24% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall15.8 inches
58% below US avg
Snowfall3.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation3,163 ft (964 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,004/sq mi
Coordinates49.9975°N, 113.0815°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 22°F (-5°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.0 in
April 42°F (5°C) 1.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in Wettest
July 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
August 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
October 44°F (7°C) 0.8 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 0.7 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 0.6 in

Barons has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F — from 16°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.6").

0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 100% below the national average of 33.7%. 20.5% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 100% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+20.5%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,004/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.2 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.4%

Frequently Asked Questions About Barons

What is the population of Barons?

Barons has a population of 313 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 1,004 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.8 years. The population is 46% female and 52.4% male.

Is Barons expensive to live in?

Barons is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 84.1 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $65,500, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $120,000 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Barons?

Barons has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.8 inches, with 3.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Barons?

The job market in Barons faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.5% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 36 minutes, and 21.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Barons?

The median home value in Barons is $120,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,091.

How are the schools in Barons?

0.0% of adults in Barons hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.5% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Barons?

The obesity rate in Barons is 26.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.9% of adults are smokers. 76.3% are physically inactive. 4.1% of residents report depression.

What is transportation like in Barons?

The average commute in Barons is 36 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 100% of workers drive alone to work, and 21.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Barons?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Barons is 94.6% White. 65.1% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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