At a Glance
Median Income
$38,430
$24,881 per capita
Home Value
$157,400
Zillow: $192,605
Median Rent
$705/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
17.9% smoking rate
How Burns Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Burns's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Burns a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Burns residents earn a median household income of $38,430 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,881. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 342 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burns is $157,400 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,605. Median rent is $705/month, with 26.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
9.0% of adults in Burns hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burns has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population2,736
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density771/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$38,430
Per Capita$24,881
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$496M
Avg Weekly Wage$984
Housing
A
Home Value$157,400
Rent$705
Ownership55.4%
Zillow$192,605
Housing Units1,398
Rent Burden26.1%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain10.4 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation4,189 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 19%
Commute11 min
Broadband73.8%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Burns was built in 1968.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Grant County Regional/Ogilvie Field (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.