At a Glance
Median Income
$49,851
$34,319 per capita
Home Value
$198,500
Zillow: $415,305
Median Rent
$1,639/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
11.8% 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
3.4 / 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 $49,851 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,319. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,736 business establishments, including 241 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burns is $198,500 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $415,305. Median rent is $1,639/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
9.7% of adults in Burns hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burns has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population365
Median Age54.7 yrs
Density120/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans20.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,851
Per Capita$34,319
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$8,439M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,172
Housing
A
Home Value$198,500
Rent$1,639
Ownership88.6%
Zillow$415,305
Housing Units190
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity31.8%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death8,713/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain15.3 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation5,516 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute19 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Burns was founded in 1907.
The median home in Burns was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 241 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.