Burket, IN

Indiana

Burket is a small town in Indiana with a population of 184. Residents earn $48,833 per year, which is 35% below the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
184 Population 2,629/sq mi density
$48,833 Median Income $33,722 per capita
$112,500 Home Value
$900 Median Rent 11.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$48,833 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, $900/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,833
35% lower than US avg
Home Value $112,500
60% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent $900
23% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.6%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.2%
74% lower than US avg

How Burket Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population184
Median Age50.7 yrs
Density2,629/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans0.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$48,833
Per Capita$33,722
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$7,836M
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent$900
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden11.7%

Health

Obesity38.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.9%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Elevation863 ft (263 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+67.6%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute34 min
Broadband94.0%
Libraries6

Is Burket a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Burket receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Burket stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Burket is $48,833, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Burket is $112,500, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 67.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Burket experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Burket has a population of 184 with a density of 2,629 people per square mile. The median age is 50.7 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.5%), with 4.9% Black.

Population

184
Total Population
2,629
People / sq mi
50.7yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.3%
Female 52.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Burket vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.8%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.2%
76% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Burket vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Burket is $48,833, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Burket vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,833
35% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,722
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
IRS Avg AGI$77,961

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.2%
74% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,157
County GDP$7,836M

Business (County)

Restaurants180
Healthcare173
Retail284
Manufacturing181

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,375
25% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.89%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.6 min
Drive Alone63.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home30.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Burket is $112,500, 60% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $900 (23% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,500
60% below US avg
Median List Price$150,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$150,000
$/Sq Ft$48
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio103.1%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$900
23% below US avg
Rent Burden11.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,375
25% above US avg
Effective Rate3.89%
In Burket, 38.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.9% report depression. 26.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Burket vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.6%
20% above US avg
Diabetes10.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure35.1%
Asthma11.4%
COPD7.6%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.3%
Physical Inactivity26.3%
Depression26.9%
Mental Distress19.6%
Physical Distress13.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate75.6%
Premature Death9,156/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access59.7%
Healthcare Facilities173
Burket has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.5 inches
7% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density2,629/sq mi
Coordinates41.1549°N, 85.9687°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS18085
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 52.3-point margin. 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.2%
D 22.9%

Winner: Republican by 52.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+67.6%
School Test Score6.01
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density2,629/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities173
Restaurants180
Retail Stores284

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.6 min
Drive Alone63.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home30.7%

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