Barton County
City in Kansas, United States
Overview
Barton County, Kansas, is a welcoming rural region with a population just over 11,000, centered around the city of Great Bend. The county is known for its outdoor attractions, community spirit, and tranquil Midwest atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Kansas
Population
11,637
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
38.48°, -98.76°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,588
Local Cost
$920
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
13.2°C
Summer Avg
26.2°C
Winter Avg
0.1°C
Record High
45.1°C
Record Low
-19.4°C
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
718 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GBD
Distance
17 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.