At a Glance
Median Income
$31,667
$21,732 per capita
Home Value
$25,800
Zillow: $128,344
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
18.8% 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
3.4 / 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 $31,667 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,732. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 110 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burr Oak is $25,800 , 91% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,344. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
8.9% of adults in Burr Oak hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burr Oak has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population114
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density139/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$31,667
Per Capita$21,732
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$143M
Avg Weekly Wage$699
Housing
A+
Home Value$25,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$128,344
Housing Units126
Rent Burden27.4%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death6,581/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain27.5 in/yr
Elevation1,660 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 11%
Commute16 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Burr Oak was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Kearney Regional (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.