Kansas · Metropolitan Area
Burrton is a small town in Kansas with a population of 874. Residents earn $65,313 per year, which is 13% below the national average.
Based on current data, Burrton receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Burrton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Burrton is $65,313, 13% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Burrton is $86,500, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Burrton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 792 per 100,000, 60% below the national average.
14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Burrton enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 99.2% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,313 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,651 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $922 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,187 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 849 |
| County GDP | $1,762M |
| Restaurants | 66 |
| Healthcare | 127 |
| Retail | 88 |
| Manufacturing | 55 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,330 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.01% |
| Commute Time | 21.9 min |
| Work from Home | 3.3% |
| Census Median | $86,500 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $165,701 |
| Median List Price | $70,000 |
| Median List Price | $70,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $61 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.5% |
| Price Drops | 40.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,330 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.01% |
| Obesity | 38.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.9% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,762/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 127 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 791.9/100K |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 226.2/100K |
| Theft | 565.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.3 inches |
| 26% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,453 ft (443 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 971/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0237°N, 97.6715°W |
| County FIPS | 20079 |
Winner: Republican by 21.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.7% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 971/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 127 |
| Restaurants | 66 |
| Retail Stores | 88 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 21.9 min |
| Work from Home | 3.3% |