South Dakota
Burke is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 645. Residents earn $45,192 per year, which is 40% below the national average.
Based on current data, Burke receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Burke offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Burke is $45,192, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Burke is $127,900, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $548 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Burke is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Burke experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.7 inches, including 45.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 98.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $45,192 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,234 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $767 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,663 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 230 |
| County GDP | $238M |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Healthcare | 17 |
| Retail | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,867 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.81% |
| Commute Time | 9.9 min |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |
| Census Median | $127,900 |
| 55% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $548 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.4% |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,867 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.81% |
| Obesity | 36.5% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.4% |
| Premature Death | 13,035/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.7 inches |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 45.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,192 ft (668 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,152/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1828°N, 99.2923°W |
| County FIPS | 46053 |
Winner: Republican by 60.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.1% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,152/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Retail Stores | 37 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 9.9 min |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |