At a Glance
Median Income
$54,261
$23,129 per capita
Home Value
$61,700
Zillow: $142,968
Median Rent
$650/mo
40.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
19.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Burden a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 4.0% (11% above 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 $142,968. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population548
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density1,054/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,261
Per Capita$23,129
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$1,697M
Avg Weekly Wage$946
Housing
A+
Home Value$61,700
Rent$650
Ownership77.7%
Zillow$142,968
Housing Units231
Rent Burden40.0%
Health
Obesity43.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,887/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain38.8 in/yr
Elevation1,378 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute30 min
Broadband81.9%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Burden was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.