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Barnes City, IA

Barnes City, IA.

Population: 148 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$141,052
1-year appreciation
+19.3%
3-year appreciation
+26.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$141,052
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$112,245
Median list price
$129,900
Median days on market
41 days
Sale-to-list ratio
81.4%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+3.7%

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.9 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Mggenas Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-32 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Median annual property tax
$1,183
Households with broadband internet
37.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,361
Average weekly wage
$999
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
12

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents