At a Glance
Median Income
$65,313
$26,651 per capita
Home Value
$86,500
Zillow: $178,689
Median Rent
$850/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
17.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Burrton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 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 6.2% (72% 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 $178,689. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population874
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density971/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$65,313
Per Capita$26,651
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$1,762M
Avg Weekly Wage$922
Housing
A+
Home Value$86,500
Rent$850
Ownership79.1%
Zillow$178,689
Housing Units373
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,762/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain28.3 in/yr
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.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.