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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 · estimate
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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