Kansas
Burden is a small town in Kansas with a population of 548. Residents earn $54,261 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Burden receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Burden offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Burden is $54,261, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. 8.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Burden is $61,700, 78% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $650 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Burden enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches, including 9.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,261 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,129 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $946 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,558 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 782 |
| County GDP | $1,697M |
| Restaurants | 70 |
| Healthcare | 108 |
| Retail | 106 |
| Manufacturing | 46 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,055 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.57% |
| Commute Time | 29.7 min |
| Work from Home | 3.2% |
| Census Median | $61,700 |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $130,829 |
| Census Median Rent | $650 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,055 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.57% |
| Obesity | 43.1% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.0% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.5% |
| Depression | 25.1% |
| Mental Distress | 20.2% |
| Physical Distress | 14.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.8% |
| Premature Death | 10,887/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 71.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 108 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.7 inches |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 9.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,378 ft (420 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,054/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3156°N, 96.7554°W |
| County FIPS | 20035 |
Winner: Republican by 40.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.3% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,054/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 108 |
| Restaurants | 70 |
| Retail Stores | 106 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 29.7 min |
| Work from Home | 3.2% |