Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
12% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Barnsdall, where Oklahoma’s towns sit at 20% and U.S. towns at 29%. Only 9 of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare have a lower January low than Barnsdall. Its National Register listings include Woolaroc Ranch Historic District and Bank of Bigheart. Barnsdall has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Barnsdall beats most towns.
1,243 counted in 2010 and 1,034 in 2020; an estimated 974 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
Census counts: 307 in 1910, a peak of 2,099 in 1920, 1,034 in 2020. The archive holds 17 old photos and papers going back to 1910 and 4 maps from 1909 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Barnsdall, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Barnsdall.
The typical Barnsdall home is worth about $119,000, up 9.7% in a year, 46% below the Oklahoma typical home. Barnsdall’s median rent is $758 a month, against $873 a month in Oklahoma’s towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns.
| Barnsdall | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $758 a month | $873 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 62% | 62% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Its public schools are run by the Barnsdall school district. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsdall EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 222 | C+ |
| Barnsdall HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 145 | D |
NCES · EDFacts
Barnsdall’s FEMA risk score is 88 of 100. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Barnsdall since 2002.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Barnsdall has chilly winters and hot summers. The July high in Barnsdall is 92°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Most working residents leave Barnsdall for work: only 9% work in town. Jobs based in Barnsdall grew to 350 in 2023, 129 more than in 2013. The top destinations are Tulsa (19%), Bartlesville (10%) and Oklahoma City (7%).
| Barnsdall | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 9.3% | 22% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
22 crimes were reported in Barnsdall in 2025: 17 property and 5 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Barnsdall is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Barnsdall beats the Oklahoma average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 45% of Barnsdall adults have obesity.
| Barnsdall | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 41% | 35% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 40% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 34% | 25% |
| What stands out | Barnsdall | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.3% | 7.8% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.4% | 3.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.6% | 7.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Barnsdall; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Barnsdall residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
3 notable people were born in Barnsdall.
City in Osage County, Oklahoma
Barnsdall is a city in Osage County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,034.
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Barnsdall has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
3 notable people were born here, including Anita Bryant and J. Edward Roush.
