At a Glance
Median Income
$53,625
$31,558 per capita
Home Value
$162,500
Zillow: $219,296
Median Rent
$860/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
10.7%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
21.4% smoking rate
How Burlison Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Burlison's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Burlison a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Burlison residents earn a median household income of $53,625 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,558. The unemployment rate stands at 10.7% (197% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 962 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burlison is $162,500 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,296. Median rent is $860/month, with 30.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
23.7% of adults in Burlison hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burlison has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population360
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density343/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$53,625
Per Capita$31,558
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$1,763M
Avg Weekly Wage$967
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,500
Rent$860
Ownership63.5%
Zillow$219,296
Housing Units162
Rent Burden30.7%
Health
Obesity43.0%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death12,118/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain55.8 in/yr
Elevation372 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+13.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute32 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Burlison was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Arkansas International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.