Barker, Lawrence, KS

Living in Barker

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Bikeability 78
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Walkability 92
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Commute 92
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Public Transit 58
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 99
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Airports 49
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Hospitals 82
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Colleges 43
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Schools 10
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Residents

5.9k Population -1.1k (2010–19)
31  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
45% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years48%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black3%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Native American8%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Households

Family household45%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone19%

Economy

$58k Median Household Income +$27k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector61%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van75%
Public transportation1%
Walked16%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$176k Median Home Value +$19k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$603 Median Monthly Rent -$10 (2010–19)
53% Owner-Occupied +6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier27%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K48%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity10%
LP gas3%
Utility gas87%

Crime

Violent Crime in Barker

United States45
Kansas56
Lawrence Metro Area2
Douglas County2

Property Crime in Barker

United States48
Kansas58
Lawrence Metro Area1
Douglas County1

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (60%)(33%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton65%
Donald Trump28%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 1 4
Feb 34 1 4
Mar 44 3 1
Apr 54 4 0
May 64 5 0
Jun 73 6 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 4 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 44 2 1
Dec 32 2 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Barker

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding35
Tornado16
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Barker, Lawrence, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Barker, Lawrence, KS

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Colleges

Colleges near Barker, Lawrence, KS

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University of Kansas
1 miles, NW
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Baker University
12 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Barker, Lawrence, KS

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Olathe Medical Center
23 miles, E
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Adventhealth Ottawa
24 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Barker, Lawrence, KS

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