Burnett, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

Burnett is a small town in Indiana with a population of 124. Residents earn $50,433 per year, which is 33% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
124 Population 295/sq mi density
$50,433 Median Income $24,113 per capita
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$50,433 median income, 26.5% unemployment
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,433
33% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 26.5%
636% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population124
Median Age60.8 yrs
Density295/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,433
Per Capita$24,113
Unemployment26.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,571M
Commute27 min

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain47.4 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation533 ft (162 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+69.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute27 min
Broadband61.0%
Libraries2

Is Burnett a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Burnett receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Burnett offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Burnett is $50,433, 33% below the national average of $75,149. At 26.5%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 69.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Burnett experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches, including 13.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Burnett has a population of 124 with a density of 295 people per square mile. The median age is 60.8 years, 56% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.3%), with 9.7% Hispanic.

Population

124
Total Population
295
People / sq mi
60.8yrs
Median Age
56% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Burnett vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Burnett vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Burnett is $50,433, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 26.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Burnett vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,433
33% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,113
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022
IRS Avg AGI$68,303

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment26.5%
636% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,526
County GDP$6,571M

Business (County)

Restaurants281
Healthcare393
Retail394
Manufacturing105

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,631
4% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Burnett has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.4 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.4 inches
25% above US avg
Snowfall13.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation533 ft (162 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density295/sq mi
Coordinates39.5440°N, 87.2992°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS18167
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 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 18.1-point margin. 61.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.1%
D 40%

Winner: Republican by 18.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+69.5%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score6.01
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density295/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access61.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities393
Restaurants281
Retail Stores394

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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