BarrettKS
A town of 16.
16 people, and everyone knows the way
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Barrett’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Barrett. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Barrett
Most working residents leave Barrett for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Colby (31%), Brewster (8%) and Oakley (8%). Half commute less than 29 miles.
Where working residents work
Low risk, with drought at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 25% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, hot summers
Barrett has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 27 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Barrett is
Barrett beats the Kansas average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Barrett | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.6% | 13% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.1% | 11.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.5% | 8.1% |
0% of Barrett is conserved land
13 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
100% of working residents leave Barrett for work
Where Barrett’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023