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A town of 1,333, settled in 1881. Public schools that outperform most of Wisconsin.
Trash day: WednesdayBarneveld’s best subject grades are an A for schools and an A− for incomes. Only 3 of the 191 Wisconsin towns we compare have a lower property crime rate than Barneveld. Barneveld has 7 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Cassidy Farmhouse and Harris House. Barneveld has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
Where Barneveld beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Wisconsin), ordered by how far Barneveld is from typical.
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Census counts: 317 in 1910, 1,331 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1860 and 2 maps from 1920 on.
7 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Barneveld, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Barneveld.
Its public schools are run by the Barneveld School District. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barneveld ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 229 | A+ |
| Barneveld HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 118 | B |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WI on state tests and graduation
Most working residents leave Barneveld for work: only 5% work in town. Barneveld’s median household income is $114,000, against $87,000 in Wisconsin’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line in Barneveld.
| Barneveld | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $114,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.6% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Work from home | 9% | 12% | 11% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 75% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Barneveld beats the Wisconsin average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 22% of Barneveld adults binge drink, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 20% and U.S. towns at 16%. 28% of Barneveld adults have high blood pressure.
| Barneveld | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 20% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 33% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 8.7% | 11% | 12% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 75% | 78% | 79% |
| What stands out | Barneveld | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| Fewer adults treating high blood pressure | 74.2% | 77.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The median age in Barneveld is 35.5 years. Only 4 of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare have a lower share of residents 65 or older than Barneveld. 37% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 33% across Wisconsin.
| Barneveld | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 10% | 20% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 28% | 21% | 22% |
| Median age | 35.5 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 37% | 32% | 29% |
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.3 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Barneveld | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.4% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 15.9% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.9% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 15% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 17.7% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.7% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12.6% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 6.3% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 3.7% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 1.6% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 23.3% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.9% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 16.1% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 27.6% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.6% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,300, single groups can be off by several points
Barneveld has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Barneveld’s July high is 82°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Barneveld's reported crime rate is well below Wisconsin's. Most reported incidents are property crimes. No violent crimes were reported in 2022.
FBI crime data, 2022 · crimes reported to police
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
0.5 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves. The biggest park or preserve is Birch Lake Park, at 44 acres.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Birch Lake Park | — | 44 |
| 2. Memorial Park | — | 3 |
| 3. Kittleson Krest Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Barneveld; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Barneveld residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
Where Barneveld’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
7 places in Barneveld on the National Register of Historic Places.
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Barneveld is a village in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,331 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area. The community was named after John of Barneveld of the Netherlands.
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Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Public schools that outperform most of Wisconsin.
Not for the area. The typical home is worth about $285,000, 15% below the Wisconsin typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B+.
