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Burke, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Gregory County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
645 Population 1,152/sq mi density
$45,192 Median Income $28,234 per capita
$127,900 Home Value $323,708 Zillow
$548 Median Rent 22.4% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$45,192 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,900 home value, $548/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Burke, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,192
40% below
$28,234 per capita
Home Value
$127,900
55% below
Zillow: $323,708
Median Rent
$548/mo
53% below
22.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
49% below
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
291 sunny days/yr

How Burke Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Home Value
45%
Rent
47%
Poverty
43%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
72%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Burke a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Burke residents earn a median household income of $45,192 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,234. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 230 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Burke is $127,900 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $323,708. Median rent is $548/month, with 22.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

17.1% of adults in Burke hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Burke has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population645
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density1,152/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$45,192
Per Capita$28,234
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$238M
Avg Weekly Wage$767

Housing

A+
Home Value$127,900
Rent$548
Ownership64.6%
Zillow$323,708
Housing Units368
Rent Burden22.4%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death13,035/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain26.7 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation2,192 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute10 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Burke was founded in 1904.
The median home in Burke was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Ainsworth Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.