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Burden, KS
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Burden, KS
At a Glance
How Burden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Burden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Burden a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Burden residents earn a median household income of $54,261 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,129. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 782 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burden is $61,700 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,829. Median rent is $650/month, with 40.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Safety & Crime
Burden reports 187 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,350/100K.
Education
24.3% of adults in Burden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burden has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.