Barber County, KS

Living in Barber County

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Bikeability 45
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Walkability 24
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Commute 94
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Public Transit 15
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 10
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Hospitals 68
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Colleges 19
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Schools 5
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Residents

4.6k Population -276 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate34%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$50k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government14%
Private sector53%
Self-employed17%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office14%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$72k Median Home Value +$20k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$366 Median Monthly Rent +$38 (2010–19)
49% Owner-Occupied -10% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier34%

Home Value

Less than $50K30%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity20%
LP gas15%
Utility gas60%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Barber County

United States45
Kansas56

Property Crime in Barber County

United States48
Kansas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (21%)(75%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton13%
Donald Trump82%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 1 4
Feb 38 1 2
Mar 46 2 2
Apr 56 2 0
May 66 4 0
Jun 76 4 0
Jul 81 3 0
Aug 80 3 0
Sep 71 2 0
Oct 58 2 0
Nov 45 1 1
Dec 34 1 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Barber County

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding42
Tornado46
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Barber County, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Barber County, KS

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Colleges

Colleges near Barber County, KS

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Barclay College
36 miles, NW
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Sterling College
74 miles, N
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Newman University
78 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Barber County, KS

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Share Medical Center
30 miles, S

Airports

Airports near Barber County, KS

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Hays Regional Airport
116 miles, N
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