At a Glance
Median Income
$48,125
$33,760 per capita
Home Value
$59,500
Zillow: $111,882
Median Rent
$1,295/mo
36.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
14.5% smoking rate
How Burdett Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Burdett's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Burdett 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
Burdett residents earn a median household income of $48,125 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,760. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 211 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burdett is $59,500 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $111,882. Median rent is $1,295/month, with 36.3% 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 1959.
Education
16.4% of adults in Burdett hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burdett has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population313
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density1,204/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$48,125
Per Capita$33,760
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$353M
Avg Weekly Wage$967
Housing
A+
Home Value$59,500
Rent$1,295
Ownership59.9%
Zillow$111,882
Housing Units169
Rent Burden36.3%
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death10,550/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain24.9 in/yr
Elevation2,119 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute15 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Burdett was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Dodge City Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.