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Barstow, WA

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Barstow is a small town in Washington with a population of 76. Residents earn $62,232 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
76 Population 136/sq mi density
$62,232 Median Income $37,862 per capita
$248,200 Home Value
46°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,232 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$248,200 home value
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,232
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $248,200
12% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.2%
61% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.6%
8% 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

Population76
Median Age63.3 yrs
Density136/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 82%
Veterans76.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,232
Per Capita$37,862
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$279M
Commute75 min

Housing

A
Home Value$248,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units34
Rent Burden27.4%

Health

Obesity34.6%
Uninsured9.4%
Smoking12.9%
Depression25.3%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI28 (Good)
Rain20.3 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation1,387 ft (423 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 32%
Commute75 min
Broadband41.0%
Libraries2

Is Barstow a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Barstow receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. 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 $62,232, 17% below 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 75 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Barstow is $248,200, 12% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

13.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Barstow experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 269 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches, including 46.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Barstow has a population of 76 with a density of 136 people per square mile. The median age is 63.3 years, 63% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (81.6%).

Population

76
Total Population
136
People / sq mi
63.3yrs
Median Age
63% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%
Female 46.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Barstow vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.3%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.7%
72% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Barstow vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Barstow is $62,232, which is 17% below 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 75 minutes.

Income: Barstow vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,232
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,862
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
IRS Avg AGI$55,991

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)271
County GDP$279M

Business (County)

Restaurants22
Healthcare13
Retail20
Manufacturing7

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,383
3% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.36%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time75.0 min
Drive Alone0.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home45.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Barstow is $248,200, 12% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$248,200
12% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,082
1 Bedroom$1,180
2 Bedrooms$1,472
3 Bedrooms$2,003
4 Bedrooms$2,351

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.6%
Housing Units34
Median Year Built1993

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,383
3% below US avg
Effective Rate1.36%
In Barstow, 34.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.4% of residents lack health insurance. 12.9% are current smokers. 25.3% report depression. 20.1% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.6%
8% above US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure26.6%
Asthma11.5%
COPD6.4%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.9%
8% below US avg
Binge Drinking14.9%
Physical Inactivity20.1%
Depression25.3%
Mental Distress18.2%
Physical Distress13.8%
Short Sleep31.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate72.2%
Uninsured9.4%
9% above US avg
Checkup Rate60.4%
Dental Visits54.7%
Premature Death13,026/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment4.9/10
Exercise Access75.4%
Healthcare Facilities13
Barstow has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 20.3 inches. The area enjoys 269 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall20.3 inches
47% below US avg
Snowfall46.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,387 ft (423 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density136/sq mi
Coordinates48.7783°N, 118.1329°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS53019
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 13.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 33-point margin. 41.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.1%
D 32.1%

Winner: Republican by 33 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.2%
61% below US avg
High School+96.1%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.36
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density136/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access41.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities13
Restaurants22
Retail Stores20

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2
FEMA Disaster Declarations455

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute75.0 min
Drive Alone0.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home45.5%

Nearby Cities

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