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Barton County, MO
9 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Barton County, Missouri.
Population
11,690
Land area
592sq mi
People per sq mi
20
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Barton County
Barton County at a glance
- Barton County is 78% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,635 a year, 27% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $136,500 (41% below Missouri) and median rent is $805 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Lamar (4,284), Liberal (747) and Golden City (708).
Local data for Barton County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Barton County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,635
Poverty rate
20.2%
Median home value
$136,500
Prices -5.7% in a year
Median rent
$805/mo
Homeownership
68.1%
Bachelor's or higher
17.4%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,942), Irish Americans (1,353), Italian Americans (251).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,491
3,502 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,739
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$90.09M
FY 2026, $7,742 per person
PPP loans
$18.32M
818 loans, 2,231 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$11.12K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Barton County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.2%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Barton County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
633
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
20
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 22°F
48.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Barton County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
21.6%
U.S. 12.8% +8.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Barton County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Barton County, MO?
- Lamar is the largest city or town in Barton County, with about 4,284 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Barton County?
- Barton County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 64748, 64759, 64762, 64769.
- What is the population of Barton County, MO?
- About 11,690 people live in Barton County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Barton County?
- Barton County borders Jasper County, Crawford County, KS, Vernon County, Cedar County, Dade County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023