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Barrett

A township of 109 people in Thomas County, Kansas
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Outdoors in Barrett

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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails13 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map

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Living in Barrett

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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.

Colby
31%
Brewster
8%
Oakley
8%
Hoxie
6%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Barrett →

Health in Barrett

Compared with Kansas

5better than KS·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Citizens Medical CenterColby · 15 mi · ER · rural critical access
Hoxie Medical Clinic-Logan Behavioral HealthOakley · 34.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 67732, 67743, 67701 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Barrett →

Natural hazards in Barrett

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Climate in Barrett

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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.

44° / 18°Winter
65° / 36°Spring
88° / 59°Summer
67° / 38°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Barrett →

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Nearest: Colby/Pioneer Memorial LibraryColby · 14.1 miles · 53 hrs a week

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