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Burchinal, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Cerro Gordo County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
19 Population 238/sq mi density
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
94 Violent Crime/100K 3,414 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Burchinal, IA

At a Glance

Violent Crime
94/100K
75% below
3,414/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.2%
22% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
17.6%
389% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Burchinal Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Burchinal's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
122%
Unemployment
489%
Crime
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Burchinal a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Burchinal reports 94 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,414/100K.

Education

41.2% of adults in Burchinal hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Burchinal has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population19
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density238/mi²
Male / Female26% / 74%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$31,274
Unemployment17.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership41.7%
Zillow$152,258
Housing Units27
Rent Burden23.6%

Crime

F
Violent94/100K
Property3,414/100K

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,468/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,231 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+22.2%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Broadband12.0%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Burchinal was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 127 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.