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Barnes, KS
City in Washington County, Kansas.
Population
177
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,041
ZIP codes
0
Barnes and its ZIP codes
Barnes at a glance
- Barnes is about 29 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
Local data for Barnes, KS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Barnes.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,350
2,024 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,933
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$49.16M
FY 2026, $8,890 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Barnes, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
608
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 15°F
32.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Barnes, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Barnes
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GreenleafCity | 5.7 mi | 0.5 |
| WatervilleCity | 6.8 mi | 0.5 |
| LinnCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Blue RapidsCity | 12 mi | 2 |
| WashingtonCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| HanoverCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| BremenCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| HerkimerCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| PalmerCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| MarysvilleCity | 15 mi | 4.6 |
| MorrowvilleCity | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| HollenbergCity | 20 mi | 0.1 |
| RandolphCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| GreenCity | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| HomeCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4 |
| OketoCity | 23 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Barnes, KS in?
- Barnes is in Washington County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Barnes, KS?
- About 177 people live in Barnes, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Barnes?
- Nearby places include Greenleaf (5.7 mi), Waterville (6.8 mi), Linn (12 mi), Blue Rapids (12 mi), Washington (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023