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Barry County
  • County in Missouri
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Barry County

    Report Card

    grade B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade B minus
    2. Housing
      grade B minus
    3. Nightlife
      grade B
    4. Good for Families
      grade B
    5. Diversity
      grade B
    6. Jobs
      grade B
    7. Weather
      grade B minus
    8. Cost of Living
      grade A minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade C+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade B+
    11. Commute
      grade B minus

    Barry County is located in Missouri with a population of 34,648. In Barry County, most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Barry County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Barry County are above average.

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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $145,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $691
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      28%
    • Own
      72%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      208.7
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      23.2
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      17.4
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      776.8
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      3,002.9
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      191.3
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      21%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      4%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      10%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      41%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      15%
      national  11%

    Working in Barry County

    Jobs
    grade B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $49,574
    National
    $69,021

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