At a Glance
Median Income
$49,715
$26,808 per capita
Home Value
$119,500
Zillow: $231,533
Median Rent
$927/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
809/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
83.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
16.1% smoking rate
How Barron Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Barron's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Barron a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Barron residents earn a median household income of $49,715 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,808. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,569 business establishments, including 162 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Barron is $119,500 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,533. Median rent is $927/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Barron reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 809/100K.
Education
15.7% of adults in Barron hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barron has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,689
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density1,268/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born9.4%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,715
Per Capita$26,808
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$2,994M
Avg Weekly Wage$923
Housing
A+
Home Value$119,500
Rent$927
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$231,533
Housing Units1,594
Rent Burden30.9%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property809/100K
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,673/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain31.4 in/yr
Elevation1,111 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+83.9%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 33%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Barron was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 162 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.