Median Income $76,250

1% higher than US avg

Home Value $118,800

58% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 5.7%

83% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 37.7%

17% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population43

Median Age36.6 yrs

Density391/mi²

Male / Female44% / 56%

Largest GroupWhite 88%

Veterans35.0%

Economy

A+

Median Income$76,250

Per Capita$31,102

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$12,607M

Commute19 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$118,800

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units35

Rent Burden28.4%

Health

Obesity37.7%

Uninsured10.7%

Smoking15.8%

Depression22.8%

Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain37.1 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation569 ft (173 m)

Education

Bachelor's+5.7%

High School+91.4%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%

Commute19 min

Broadband17.0%

Libraries11

Is Barstow a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Barstow receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Barstow offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Barstow is $76,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Barstow is $118,800, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Barstow experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Barstow has a population of 43 with a density of 391 people per square mile. The median age is 36.6 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.4%), with 11.6% Hispanic.

Population

Total Population

391

People / sq mi

36.6yrs

Median Age

6% below US avg

0.1mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.2%

Female 55.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Barstow vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Barstow vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Barstow is $76,250, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Barstow vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$76,250
	1% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$31,102
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,391
IRS Avg AGI	$65,635

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Establishments (County)	2,880
County GDP	$12,607M

Business (County)

Restaurants	375
Healthcare	405
Retail	411
Manufacturing	124

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$6,655
	90% above US avg
Cost of Living	100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	5.60%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	18.9 min
Drive Alone	83.3%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Barstow is $118,800, 58% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$118,800
	58% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	28.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$774
1 Bedroom	$854
2 Bedrooms	$1,063
3 Bedrooms	$1,370
4 Bedrooms	$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	88.2%
Housing Units	35
Median Year Built	1943

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$6,655
	90% above US avg
Effective Rate	5.60%

In Barstow, 37.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.7% of residents lack health insurance. 15.8% are current smokers. 22.8% report depression. 22.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	37.7%
	17% above US avg
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart Disease	5.5%
High Blood Pressure	27.8%
Asthma	10.4%
COPD	6.7%
Cancer	6.3%
Stroke	2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.8%
	13% above US avg
Binge Drinking	20.6%
Physical Inactivity	22.8%
Depression	22.8%
Mental Distress	19.3%
Physical Distress	13.0%
Short Sleep	34.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	70.8%
Uninsured	10.7%
	24% above US avg
Checkup Rate	70.3%
Dental Visits	58.5%
Premature Death	8,429/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.0/10
Exercise Access	90.5%
Healthcare Facilities	405

Barstow has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.1 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	50.6°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	22°F (-5°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	37.1 inches
	2% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	569 ft (173 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density	391/sq mi
Coordinates	41.5159°N, 90.3567°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	17161

It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 9.6-point margin. 17.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.4%

D 53.9%

Winner: Democrat by 9.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	5.7%
	83% below US avg
High School+	91.4%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.34

F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2	Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density	391/sq mi
Total Area	0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	17.0%
Public Libraries	11
Healthcare Facilities	405
Restaurants	375
Retail Stores	411

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	11

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	18.9 min
Drive Alone	83.3%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Barstow, IL

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

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Barstow a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Barstow vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Barstow vs U.S. Average

Income: Barstow vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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