What are the schools like in Barnhart, MO?

Barnhart is served primarily by FOX C-6. The district operates 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.

What is the median household income in Barnhart?

The median household income in Barnhart, MO is $91,864 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.

What is the weather like in Barnhart, MO?

Barnhart has an average high temperature of 41.0°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 9.2 inches.

Barnhart, MO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Barnhart, MO affordable or expensive?

Barnhart's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Barnhart is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $186,400 and the median rent is $1,359 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Barnhart, MO?

Barnhart has a violent crime rate of 256.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1101.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Barnhart, MO a Good Place to Live?

Barnhart is a small town of 6,040 in Missouri, with a median household income of $91,864 and a 1.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Barnhart stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Barnhart is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Barnhart 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: 96.3

Barnhart's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Barnhart costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Barnhart, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$186,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,359	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$91,864	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Barnhart's violent crime rate is 256.4 per 100,000 residents — 33% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

256.4 /100k

Property Crime

1101.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Barnhart is served primarily by FOX C-6. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Barnhart, MO	National Avg
School District	FOX C-6	—
Elementary Schools	11	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Barnhart sees average highs of 41.0°F in January and 88.4°F in July, with 42.8 inches of annual precipitation and 9.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Barnhart, MO
Average High — January	41.0°F
Average High — July	88.4°F
Annual Precipitation	42.8"
Annual Snowfall	9.2"

Demographics

Metric	Barnhart, MO	National Avg
Population	6,040	—
Median Age	33.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	22.5%	22.2%
65 and over	10.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Imperial, MO 2 mi Kimmswick, MO 3 mi Pevely, MO 3 mi Horine, MO 5 mi Herculaneum, MO 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Barnhart

Barnhart, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

63012

Barnhart vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barnhart, MO affordable or expensive?

Barnhart's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Barnhart roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $186,400 and median rent is $1,359/month.

What is the crime rate in Barnhart, MO?

Barnhart's violent crime rate is 256.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1101.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Barnhart?

Public schools in Barnhart are operated by FOX C-6. The district has 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 23.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Barnhart, MO a good place to live?

Barnhart, MO has a population of 6,040, a median household income of $91,864, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Barnhart?

Barnhart averages 41.0°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.8 inches with about 9.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Barnhart?

Barnhart, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63012.

What is the population of Barnhart?

The population of Barnhart, Missouri is 6,040 with a median age of 33.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Barnhart?

Key numbers for living in Barnhart: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $186,400, median household income $91,864, crime index 61 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Barnhart side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.