At a Glance
Median Income
$50,433
$24,113 per capita
Violent Crime
324/100K
4,931/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
69.5% high school+
Unemployment
26.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Burnett Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Burnett's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Burnett a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Burnett residents earn a median household income of $50,433 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,113. The unemployment rate stands at 26.5% (636% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,526 business establishments, including 281 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Burnett reports 324 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,931/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Burnett hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
69.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burnett has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population124
Median Age60.8 yrs
Density295/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$50,433
Per Capita$24,113
Unemployment26.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,571M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership80.3%
Zillow$148,635
Housing Units87
Rent Burden32.8%
Crime
F
Violent324/100K
Property4,931/100K
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,892/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation533 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+69.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Broadband61.0%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Burnett was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
32.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 281 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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