Barnes is a small town of 150 in Kansas, with a median household income of $37,500
.
Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is
17% below the national average.
Strengths:
Barnes stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Barnes is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Barnes city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 82.9
Barnes's overall cost of living index is 82.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Barnes costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.
Metric
Barnes, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$46,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$725
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$37,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Barnes's violent crime rate is 203.5 per 100,000 residents
— 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
203.5 /100k
Property Crime
314.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Barnes is served primarily by Barnes.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Barnes, KS
National Avg
School District
Barnes
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
77.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Barnes sees average highs of 37.2°F in January
and 90.3°F in July,
with 33.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 16.3 inches of snow per year.
Barnes's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Barnes roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $46,100 and median rent is $725/month.
Barnes's violent crime rate is 203.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 314.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Barnes are operated by Barnes.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 7.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Barnes, KS has a population of 150, a median household income of $37,500, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Barnes averages 37.2°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.2 inches
with about 16.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Barnes, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66933.
The population of Barnes, Kansas is 150 with a median age of 54.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Barnes: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $46,100, median household income $37,500, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Barnes side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
