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Burgin, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Mercer County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,046 Population 830/sq mi density
$74,063 Median Income $27,837 per capita
$188,400 Home Value $235,343 Zillow
$949 Median Rent 24.7% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,063 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$188,400 home value, $949/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Burgin, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,063
1% below
$27,837 per capita
Home Value
$188,400
33% below
Zillow: $235,343
Median Rent
$949/mo
18% below
24.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
306/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
42% below
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Burgin Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Burgin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
99%
Home Value
67%
Rent
82%
Poverty
20%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Burgin a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Burgin residents earn a median household income of $74,063 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,837. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 586 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Burgin is $188,400 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,343. Median rent is $949/month, with 24.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Safety & Crime

Burgin reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 306/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

19.5% of adults in Burgin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Burgin has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,046
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density830/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$74,063
Per Capita$27,837
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$1,146M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139

Housing

A+
Home Value$188,400
Rent$949
Ownership79.7%
Zillow$235,343
Housing Units451
Rent Burden24.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property306/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,738/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain45.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation884 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute28 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Burgin was founded in 1877.
The median home in Burgin was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.