At a Glance
Median Income
$43,750
$24,614 per capita
Home Value
$61,700
Zillow: $113,505
Bachelor's Degree+
2.1%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
30.0%
33.3% poverty rate
How Burnside Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Burnside's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Burnside a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Burnside residents earn a median household income of $43,750 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,614. The unemployment rate stands at 30.0% (733% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,304 business establishments, including 299 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burnside is $61,700 , 78% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $113,505. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
2.1% of adults in Burnside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(94% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burnside has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population167
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density99/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
D
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$24,614
Unemployment30.0%
Poverty33.3%
County GDP$6,208M
Avg Weekly Wage$958
Housing
A+
Home Value$61,700
Rent
Ownership83.6%
Zillow$113,505
Housing Units95
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,679/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,332 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.1%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute40 min
Broadband72.6%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Burnside was founded in 1874.
The median home in Burnside was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Dubois Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
33.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 299 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.