At a Glance
Median Income
$62,813
$23,359 per capita
Home Value
$130,900
Zillow: $298,078
Bachelor's Degree+
7.6%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
52.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
14.8% smoking rate
How Burr Oak Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Burr Oak's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Burr Oak 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
Burr Oak residents earn a median household income of $62,813 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,359. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 52.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 767 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burr Oak is $130,900 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,078. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
7.6% of adults in Burr Oak hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burr Oak has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population234
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density339/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$62,813
Per Capita$23,359
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty52.8%
County GDP$1,354M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,900
Rent
Ownership75.8%
Zillow$298,078
Housing Units109
Rent Burden25.2%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death4,480/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation1,255 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.6%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute27 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Burr Oak was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.