Barker, Lawrence, KS
Living in Barker
Bikeability78
Walkability92
Commute92
Public Transit58
Affordability100
Public Safety99
Airports49
Hospitals82
Colleges43
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.9kPopulation-1.1k (2010–19)
31 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
45%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years48%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black3%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Native American8%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Households
Family household45%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone19%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$27k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector61%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van75%
Public transportation1%
Walked16%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$176kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$603Median Monthly Rent-$10 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K48%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity10%
LP gas3%
Utility gas87%
Crime
Violent Crime in Barker
United States45
Kansas56
Lawrence Metro Area2
Douglas County2
Property Crime in Barker
United States48
Kansas58
Lawrence Metro Area1
Douglas County1
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (60%)(33%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton65%
Donald Trump28%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 34 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 2 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Barker
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding35
Tornado16
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Barker, Lawrence, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Barker, Lawrence, KS
St John Catholic School
1 miles, NW
Montessori Childrens House
2 miles, NW
Veritas Christian School
3 miles, N
Bishop Seabury Academy
3 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Barker, Lawrence, KS
University of Kansas
1 miles, NW
Baker University
12 miles, S
Ottawa University-Ottawa
24 miles, S
Ottawa University-Online
24 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Barker, Lawrence, KS
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
2 miles, NW
Olathe Medical Center
23 miles, E
Adventhealth Ottawa
24 miles, S
Minimally Invasive Surgery Hospital
25 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Barker, Lawrence, KS
Kansas City International Airport
37 miles, NE
Manhattan Regional Airport
78 miles, W
Joplin Regional Airport
130 miles, S
Salina Regional Airport
131 miles, W