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Burnett, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Dodge County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
268 Population 1,072/sq mi density
$85,104 Median Income $48,202 per capita
$146,300 Home Value $268,904 Zillow
$668 Median Rent 25.4% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$85,104 median income, 14.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,300 home value, $668/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Burnett, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,104
13% above
$48,202 per capita
Home Value
$146,300
48% below
Zillow: $268,904
Median Rent
$668/mo
43% below
25.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,420/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
24% below
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
14.0%
289% above
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
31% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 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)

Income
113%
Home Value
52%
Rent
57%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
389%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Burnett a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Burnett residents earn a median household income of $85,104 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,202. The unemployment rate stands at 14.0% (289% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,002 business establishments, including 166 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Burnett is $146,300 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,904. Median rent is $668/month, with 25.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Safety & Crime

Burnett reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,420/100K.

Education

25.5% of adults in Burnett hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Burnett has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population268
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density1,072/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$85,104
Per Capita$48,202
Unemployment14.0%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$5,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145

Housing

A+
Home Value$146,300
Rent$668
Ownership69.6%
Zillow$268,904
Housing Units136
Rent Burden25.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,420/100K

Health

Obesity41.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,421/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.6 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation868 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+13.8%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute16 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Burnett was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Wittman Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.391 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 166 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.