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Barnum, IA
City in Webster County, Iowa.
Population
250
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
668
ZIP codes
0
Barnum and its ZIP codes
Barnum at a glance
- Barnum is about 12 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Barnum, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Webster County. PPP loans are for Barnum.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,614
17,328 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,465
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$250M
FY 2026, $6,766 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Barnum, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
911
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
23
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 7°F
35.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Barnum, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.5%
U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts
Cities near Barnum
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MoorlandCity | 5.7 mi | 1.5 |
| ClareCity | 5.7 mi | 0.5 |
| KnierimCity | 5.8 mi | 1 |
| MansonCity | 9.1 mi | 3.2 |
| SomersCity | 9.3 mi | 0.3 |
| Fort DodgeCity | 9.6 mi | 16 |
| CallenderCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| OthoCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| RinardCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| CoalvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| BadgerCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| PalmerCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Rockwell CityCity | 15 mi | 4.2 |
| Gilmore CityCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| FarnhamvilleCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Barnum, IA in?
- Barnum is in Webster County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Barnum, IA?
- About 250 people live in Barnum, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Barnum?
- Nearby places include Moorland (5.7 mi), Clare (5.7 mi), Knierim (5.8 mi), Manson (9.1 mi), Somers (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023