At a Glance
Violent Crime
134/100K
1,068/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
78.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
255 sunny days/yr
How Burgess Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Burgess's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Burgess a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Burgess reports 134 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,068/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Burgess hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
78.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burgess has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population32
Median Age66.6 yrs
Density291/mi²
Male / Female63% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans32.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$14,919
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$199,191
Housing Units39
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent134/100K
Property1,068/100K
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease6.7%
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days255/yr
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation896 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+78.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Broadband13.0%
EV Stations1
Did You Know?
The median home in Burgess was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (25 miles).
33.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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