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Barnes City, IA

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Population
146
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
907 ft
Median Home Value
$110,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$525/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$82,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IowaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IowaNearest larger communityOskaloosa, Iowa17 miles away · 11,493 residents.

About Barnes City

Barnes City is a city in Mahaska and Poweshiek counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The 2020 census counted 156 residents. Barnes City was founded under the name of New Barnes until Barnes City was chartered in 1898. Barnes City came about as a result of the Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific Railroad needing a central link between Montezuma and Thornburg. Barnes City makes sense once you see how its past, landscape, and current gathering spots overlap. The useful thing to know about Barnes City is that its older landmarks and current settings belong to one connected place.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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