At a Glance
Median Income
$61,250
$28,437 per capita
Home Value
$76,000
Zillow: $122,661
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
17.4% smoking rate
How Burt Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Burt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Burt a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Burt residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,437. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 644 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burt is $76,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,661. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Education
14.0% of adults in Burt hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 34.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population506
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density1,177/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$28,437
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$1,399M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
Housing
A+
Home Value$76,000
Rent
Ownership89.4%
Zillow$122,661
Housing Units248
Rent Burden13.6%
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,364/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain34.1 in/yr
Elevation1,179 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute19 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Burt was founded in 1881.
The median home in Burt was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.