Sign In Register

Burrton, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Harvey County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
874 Population 971/sq mi density
$65,313 Median Income $26,651 per capita
$86,500 Home Value $165,701 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$65,313 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,500 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Burrton, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,313
13% below
$26,651 per capita
Home Value
$86,500
69% below
Zillow: $165,701
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
792/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
326 sunny days/yr

How Burrton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Burrton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
87%
Home Value
31%
Rent
73%
Poverty
83%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
128%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Burrton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Burrton residents earn a median household income of $65,313 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,651. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 849 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Burrton is $86,500 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,701. Median rent is $850/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Safety & Crime

Burrton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 792/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

14.7% of adults in Burrton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Burrton has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population874
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density971/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,313
Per Capita$26,651
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$1,762M
Avg Weekly Wage$922

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,500
Rent$850
Ownership79.1%
Zillow$165,701
Housing Units373
Rent Burden26.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property792/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary226/100K

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,762/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain28.3 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,453 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute22 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Burrton was founded in 1873.
The median home in Burrton was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Hutchinson Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.