Barton County, Kansas
Among the top 23% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 34% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 63% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 20% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 76% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 77% of US counties
- top 3% for commute time
- top 10% for sunny days
- bottom 6% for violent crime
Barton County is a county in Kansas with about 25,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, sunny days, and walkability. It rates lower on property tax rate and violent crime.
Official websitebartoncounty.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 3.7 in0.9 in
humid 97%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$55k32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 73% of US counties
Home Value$113k21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$738better than 70% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 52% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.70%better than 8% of US counties
Income Tax5.70%better than 33% of US counties
Sales Tax8.75%better than 20% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden12.11%better than 17% of US counties
Unemployment4.1%better than 63% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)31°F41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation27.5 in22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall12.7 inbetter than 50% of US counties
Sunny Days281 daysbetter than 90% of US counties
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 59% of US counties
Comfortable Days52 daysbetter than 12% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk60.3better than 39% of US counties
School Quality58.2better than 57% of US counties
Violent Crime2041/100kbetter than 6% of US counties
Property Crime1660/100kbetter than 21% of US counties
Community
Population25,47749th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.229th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2546th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9727th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5775th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)80.1%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.0%36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)15.9%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.4%33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.7%31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time15 minbetter than 97% of US counties
Walkability7.8/20better than 85% of US counties
Airport Distance223 mibetter than 11% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.8%better than 53% of US counties
Amenities Nearby3.93better than 61% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 84% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Barton County an affordable place to live?
- Barton County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 73% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Barton County?
- The median home value in Barton County is $113k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Barton County?
- Median household income in Barton County is $55k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Barton County?
- Median gross rent in Barton County is $738 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Barton County safe?
- Barton County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2041/100k (better than 6%). Property crime is 1660/100k.
- What is the weather like in Barton County?
- Barton County averages 80°F in July and 31°F in January, with 27.5 in of annual precipitation and about 281 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Barton County?
- Public-school quality in Barton County is about average, scoring better than 57% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Barton County?
- The average one-way commute in Barton County is 15 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)