Burt, IA

Iowa

Burt is a small town in Iowa with a population of 506. Residents earn $61,250 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
506 Population 1,177/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $28,437 per capita
$76,000 Home Value $119,685 Zillow
N/A Median Rent 13.6% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,000 home value
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,250
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $76,000
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.0%
58% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.1%
25% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.9%
12% higher than US avg

How Burt Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population506
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density1,177/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$28,437
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$1,399M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$119,685
Rent Burden13.6%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity40.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.5%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain34.1 in/yr
Elevation1,179 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+92.2%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute19 min
Broadband84.9%
Libraries11

Is Burt a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Burt receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Burt offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Burt is $61,250, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 13.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Burt is $76,000, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Burt experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Burt has a population of 506 with a density of 1,177 people per square mile. The median age is 38.4 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.3%), with 1.6% Hispanic.

Population

506
Total Population
1,177
People / sq mi
38.4yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Burt vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.6%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.4%
97% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Burt vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Burt is $61,250, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Burt vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,250
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,437
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
IRS Avg AGI$79,103

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate13.9%
12% above US avg
Establishments (County)644
County GDP$1,399M

Business (County)

Restaurants33
Healthcare33
Retail71
Manufacturing29

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,442
27% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.84%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.0 min
Drive Alone68.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Burt is $76,000, 73% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $119,685.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$76,000
73% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$119,685

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden13.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,442
27% above US avg
Effective Rate5.84%
In Burt, 40.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.5% report depression. 25.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Burt vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.1%
25% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure30.7%
Asthma10.8%
COPD6.9%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.4%
Physical Inactivity25.5%
Depression23.5%
Mental Distress19.4%
Physical Distress13.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.0%
Checkup Rate75.5%
Premature Death7,364/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access61.4%
Healthcare Facilities33

Crime Rates: Burt vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Burt has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.0°F
15% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.1 inches
10% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,179 ft (359 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density1,177/sq mi
Coordinates43.1991°N, 94.2213°W
County FIPS19109
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 14.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 44.2-point margin. 84.9% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.4%
D 27.3%

Winner: Republican by 44.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.0%
58% below US avg
High School+92.2%
School Test Score5.73
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density1,177/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.9%
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities33
Restaurants33
Retail Stores71

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.0 min
Drive Alone68.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.1%

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