At a Glance
Median Income
$48,833
$33,722 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
Zillow: $197,607
Median Rent
$900/mo
11.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
381/100K
3,171/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
67.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Burket Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Burket's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Burket a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Burket residents earn a median household income of $48,833 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,722. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,157 business establishments, including 180 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burket is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,607. Median rent is $900/month, with 11.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Burket reports 381 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 0% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,171/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Burket hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
67.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burket has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population184
Median Age50.7 yrs
Density2,629/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$48,833
Per Capita$33,722
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$7,836M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent$900
Ownership91.5%
Zillow$197,607
Housing Units129
Rent Burden11.7%
Crime
F
Violent381/100K
Property3,171/100K
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,156/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation863 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+67.6%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute34 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Burket was built in 1938.
30.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 180 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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