At a Glance
Median Income
$74,063
$27,837 per capita
Home Value
$188,400
Zillow: $235,343
Median Rent
$949/mo
24.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
398/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
20.7% smoking rate
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)
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 398/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,046
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density830/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
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
Property398/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,738/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain45.9 in/yr
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
Broadband82.8%
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.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.