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Population
162
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,331 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Rent
$810/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$27,222
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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Home to around 160 residents, Barnes is a quiet rural community in Washington County with deep railroad roots and an easygoing pace. Daily life centers around Railroad Avenue, where locals grab a bite at the Hometown Café and browse a few neighborhood shops. Down the street, the town park features a classic 1939 WPA band shell that still hosts community gatherings. It offers a peaceful, close-knit setting for anyone looking for simple small-town living in northern Kansas.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingBright SkiesA+97.2ratingRural FitA96.4rating

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