At a Glance
Median Income
$58,125
$31,452 per capita
Home Value
$94,000
Zillow: $282,552
Median Rent
$1,284/mo
45.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
17.1% smoking rate
How Barrett Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Barrett's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Barrett 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
Barrett residents earn a median household income of $58,125 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,452. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,499 business establishments, including 124 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Barrett is $94,000 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $282,552. Median rent is $1,284/month, with 45.5% 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 1938.
Education
9.7% of adults in Barrett hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barrett has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population322
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density154/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,125
Per Capita$31,452
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$2,860M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,097
Housing
A+
Home Value$94,000
Rent$1,284
Ownership77.4%
Zillow$282,552
Housing Units187
Rent Burden45.5%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,113/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain24.1 in/yr
Elevation1,209 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute33 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Barrett was founded in 1887.
The median home in Barrett was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hector International (82 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 124 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.