Barnard is a small town of 212 in Missouri, with a median household income of N/A
and a 1.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 79 (US average = 100), which is
21% below the national average.
Strengths:
Barnard stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Barnard is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Barnard 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: 79.1
Barnard's overall cost of living index is 79.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Barnard costs roughly 21% less than the average American city.
Metric
Barnard, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$49,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$330
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
64.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Barnard's violent crime rate is 149.4 per 100,000 residents
— 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
149.4 /100k
Property Crime
1041.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Barnard is served primarily by SOUTH NODAWAY CO. R-IV.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Barnard, MO
National Avg
School District
SOUTH NODAWAY CO. R-IV
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Barnard sees average highs of 33.5°F in January
and 85.9°F in July,
with 38.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 19.4 inches of snow per year.
Barnard's cost of living index is 79, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Barnard roughly 21% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $49,100 and median rent is $330/month.
Barnard's violent crime rate is 149.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1041.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Barnard are operated by SOUTH NODAWAY CO. R-IV.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.3:1. 9.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Barnard, MO has a population of 212, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 1.0%.
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.
Barnard averages 33.5°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.5 inches
with about 19.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Barnard, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64423.
The population of Barnard, Missouri is 212 with a median age of 49.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Barnard: cost of living index 79 (100 = US average), median home $49,100, median household income N/A, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Barnard side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
