Kansas
Burns is a small town in Kansas with a population of 299. Residents earn $44,688 per year, which is 41% below the national average.
Based on current data, Burns receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Burns offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Burns is $44,688, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 22.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Burns is $65,000, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $768 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 74.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Burns experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,688 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,119 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $839 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,959 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.7% |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 86 |
| County GDP | $147M |
| Restaurants | 3 |
| Retail | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,900 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.54% |
| Commute Time | 32.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $65,000 |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $194,128 |
| Census Median Rent | $768 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 35.5% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,900 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.54% |
| Obesity | 39.8% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.1% |
| Depression | 23.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,701/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.4% |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.3 inches |
| 10% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,497 ft (456 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 879/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0897°N, 96.8877°W |
| County FIPS | 20017 |
Winner: Republican by 50.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.3% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 74.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 879/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 97.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Restaurants | 3 |
| Retail Stores | 9 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 32.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |