Burlington Junction, MO

Missouri

Burlington Junction is a small town in Missouri with a population of 383. Residents earn $46,250 per year, which is 38% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
383 Population 383/sq mi density
$46,250 Median Income $29,458 per capita
$79,600 Home Value
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,600 home value
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $46,250
38% lower than US avg
Home Value $79,600
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.8%
80% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.6%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.0%
72% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.6%
2% higher than US avg

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

People

Population383
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density383/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$29,458
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty12.6%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units260
Rent Burden20.3%

Health

Obesity38.6%
Uninsured8.5%
Smoking18.0%
Depression26.9%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation974 ft (297 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Broadband82.5%

Is Burlington Junction a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Burlington Junction receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Burlington Junction offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Burlington Junction is $46,250, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. 12.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Burlington Junction is $79,600, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Burlington Junction has a population of 383 with a density of 383 people per square mile. The median age is 40.8 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.2%).

Population

383
Total Population
383
People / sq mi
40.8yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48%
Female 52%

Race & Ethnicity

Burlington Junction vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only83.0%
6% above US avg
Spanish17.0%
27% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Burlington Junction vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Burlington Junction is $46,250, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Burlington Junction vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$46,250
38% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,458

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.6%
2% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.6 min
Drive Alone82.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Burlington Junction is $79,600, 72% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$79,600
72% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden20.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.4%
Housing Units260
Median Year Built1959

Property Tax

In Burlington Junction, 38.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.5% of residents lack health insurance. 18.0% are current smokers. 26.9% report depression. 28.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Burlington Junction vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.6%
20% above US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure32.4%
Asthma10.8%
COPD7.4%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.0%
29% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.9%
Physical Inactivity28.1%
Depression26.9%
Mental Distress19.6%
Physical Distress14.0%
Short Sleep44.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate70.9%
Uninsured8.5%
1% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.2%
Dental Visits57.3%

Food & Exercise

6.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 82.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.8%
80% below US avg
High School+96.6%
Graduate Degree+0.4%
School Test Score5.51
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density383/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access82.5%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.6 min
Drive Alone82.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.8%

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