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Burdett, AB

Alberta

Burdett is a small town in Alberta with a population of 331. Residents earn $82,896 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
331 Population 151/sq mi density
$82,896 Median Income $50,913 per capita
$290,615 Home Value
$1,091 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$82,896 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$290,615 home value, $1,091/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $82,896
10% higher than US avg
Home Value $290,615
3% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,091
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.9%
4% higher than US avg

How Burdett Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population331
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density151/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

B+
Median Income$82,896
Per Capita$50,913
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty12.9%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$290,615
Rent$1,091
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units132
Rent Burden27.6%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain13.9 in/yr
Sunny Days311/yr
Elevation2,575 ft (785 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+17.0%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Burdett a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Burdett receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Burdett offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Burdett is $82,896, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Burdett is $290,615, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Burdett has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. With 311 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 13.9 inches.

Burdett has a population of 331 with a density of 151 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (94.1%), with 3.5% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 84.2% of residents.

Population

331
Total Population
151
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
2.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Burdett vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 84.2%
7% above US avg
Spanish 1.8%
87% below US avg
Other Languages 14.0%

Social Characteristics

Burdett vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Burdett is $82,896, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,913 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $979, 32% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 10 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 18.6% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Burdett vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,896
10% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,913
Avg Weekly Wage$979

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.9%
4% above US avg
Establishments (County)10

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.9 min
Drive Alone85.9%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home18.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Burdett is $290,615, 3% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,091 (6% below the national average of $1,163). 66.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 132 total housing units in the city. 27.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$290,615
3% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,091
6% below US avg
Rent Burden27.6%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.5%
Owner-Occupied66.5%
Renter-Occupied33.5%
Housing Units132

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Burdett receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Burdett vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Burdett has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 13.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,575 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.8°F
23% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,575 ft (785 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density151/sq mi
Coordinates49.8303°N, 111.5217°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.9"
64% below US avg
Snowfall 3.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.7 on Apr 10, 2024.

Aug 16, 1994 27 km W of Chester, Montana M3.9 150 km
May 1, 1997 35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.8 113 km
Sep 29, 2009 42 km NW of Santa Rita, Montana M3.6 122 km
Jan 3, 2008 13 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.5 108 km
Aug 15, 1996 33 km WNW of Sweet Grass, Montana M3.4 105 km
Jan 1, 1993 20 km WSW of Sweet Grass, Montana M3.4 115 km
Nov 6, 2002 3 km SSE of Little Browning, Montana M3.4 149 km
Jan 22, 1993 33 km SSE of Raymond, Canada M3.4 94 km
Nov 17, 1992 39 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana M3.4 121 km
Sep 7, 2014 36 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.4 114 km
Mar 5, 1995 2 km NW of Cut Bank, Montana M3.3 144 km
Jan 11, 2003 44 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.2 121 km
Apr 4, 1990 4 km WNW of Santa Rita, Montana M3.1 138 km
Jun 9, 2009 20 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana M3.0 126 km
Apr 10, 2024 17 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana M2.7 129 km
Mar 29, 2008 4 km SSE of Little Browning, Montana M2.6 150 km
Mar 29, 2008 3 km SSE of Cut Bank, Montana M2.5 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 0.9 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
October 45°F (7°C) 0.6 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 0.7 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.8 in

Burdett has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 15°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (0.6").

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32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). 85.9% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+87.4%
Graduate Degree+17.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density151/sq mi
Total Area2.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.9 min
Drive Alone85.9%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home18.6%

Schools in Burdett

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Burdett School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Burdett

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Airports Near Burdett

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bow Island Airport—Small Airport
Foremost Airport—Small Airport
Milk River (Madge) Airport—Small Airport
Milk River Airport—Small Airport
Nemiskam Airport—Small Airport
Taber Airport—Small Airport
Vauxhall Airport—Small Airport
Warner Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Burdett

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Burdett Post Office

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Frequently Asked Questions About Burdett

What is the population of Burdett?

Burdett has a population of 331 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 151 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

Is Burdett expensive to live in?

The median household income is $82,896, 10% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $290,615 (3% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Burdett safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Burdett receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Burdett?

Burdett has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.9 inches, with 3.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Burdett?

The unemployment rate in Burdett is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $979. There are 10 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 18.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Burdett?

The median home value in Burdett is $290,615. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,091. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.

How are the schools in Burdett?

32.9% of adults in Burdett hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Burdett?

The average commute in Burdett is 25 minutes. 85.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 18.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Burdett?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Burdett is 94.1% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 3.5% Asian. 84.2% of residents speak only English at home.

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