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Barnum, IA

Barnum, IA.

Population: 365 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$204,692
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
+7.6%
5-year appreciation
+23.5%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$207,443
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

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%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, tornado, hail, strongWind, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.0 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
67
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2

Amenities

Nearest airport
Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) (9 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
-208 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Median annual property tax
$1,963
Households with broadband internet
78.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,628
Average weekly wage
$1,083
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
15

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 →

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