Barnum, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
279 332.4M (US)
Median Age
27.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
2.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$83,580 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$132,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$342 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$495 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
85.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Webster County
5
Fort Dodge Urban Area
5
Iowa
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Webster County
6
Fort Dodge Urban Area
6
Iowa
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 17
Feb 1 7 22
Mar 2 5 34
Apr 4 2 48
May 5 0 60
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 2 0 50
Nov 2 3 35
Dec 1 8 21

Hazards

Blizzard

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 46% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, IA State Senate District 4, IA State House District 7, IA
See all legislative districts in this place

Schools

Riverside ELC
9 miles, SE
Harvest Baptist School
9 miles, SE • 1 star
Browse all schools near Fort Dodge Urban Area

Colleges

Iowa Central Community College
8 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Buena Vista University
44 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Browse all colleges near Fort Dodge Urban Area

Hospitals

Trinity Regional Medical Center
9 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Browse all hospitals near Fort Dodge Urban Area

Airports

Des Moines International Airport
76 miles, S • 2.3 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
100 miles, E • 1 star
Eppley Airfield
114 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Browse all airports near Fort Dodge Urban Area