Living in Barber County, Kansas
Barber County is a county in Kansas with a population of around 4,823. The main communities are Medicine Lodge, Kiowa, Hardtner.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $563/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $70K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.8%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings mild winters (highs around 48°F) and very hot summers (highs around 91°F). The area has tornado risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.
Demographics
The county votes strongly Republican.
Barber County, Kansas
Home price trend in Barber County
Top Cities and towns in Barber County
Hazelton
Population: 93
Home price:NA
Sharon
Population: 158
Home price:NA
Medicine Lodge
Population: 2,009
Home price:$65,685
Kiowa
Population: 1,026
Home price:$47,481
Isabel
Population: 90
Home price:NA
Sun City
Population: 53
Home price:NA
Hardtner
Population: 172
Home price:NA
Demographics & Amenities in Barber County
2 Hours to major Airport
Yes
Median age
NA
Average Family Size
3.08
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Barber County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
Relatively ModerateTornados
Relatively LowEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
Relatively ModerateTornados
Relatively Low
Terrain & Weather in Barber County
Average Summer temperature
94°F
Coast
Not near the coast
Sun
A lot of Sun
Precipitation
29.12 inches
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Barber County
Per Capita Personal Income
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
62.1%
Total Employer Establishments
73,982
Poverty (%)
11.7%
Unemployment rate (%)
2.8%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Mean Hours Worked (female)
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Laws and Rights in Barber County
Cannabis
Illegal
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability
Gun Carry
No permits required
Health inBarber County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Barber County
Robbery
0/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
3.02/ per 1000
Burglary
3.22/ per 1000
Arson
0/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
3.42/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000