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Population
146
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
907 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Barnes City

Barnes City is a quiet, close-knit community straddling the border between Mahaska and Poweshiek counties. With a population of around 150 people, life moves at a relaxed, rural pace surrounded by Iowa farmland. Local families are served primarily by the North Mahaska Community School District, with the Montezuma district reaching the north edge of town. While it got its start in the late 1800s as a humble railroad depot, today Barnes City offers simple small-town living for anyone looking for open skies and a peaceful neighborhood.

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Rural FitA+98.1ratingLow Heat ImpactA95.4ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA95.1rating

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