Burton, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Adams County County

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

90 Population 273/sq mi density

53°F Avg Temperature

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Education

2.8 / 5.0

22.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Burton, IL

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+

22.0%

35% below

80.0% high school+

Unemployment

0.0%

100% below

0.0% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

34.9%

9% above

14.2% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

53°F

How Burton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty

Bachelor's

65%

Unemployment

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Burton a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.8 / 5.0 - Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

22.0% of adults in Burton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 80.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Burton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population90

Median Age41.5 yrs

Density273/mi²

Male / Female52% / 48%

Foreign Born0.0%

Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income

Per Capita$25,436

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$4,661M

Avg Weekly Wage$1,057

Housing

Home Value

Rent

Ownership100.0%

Zillow$154,060

Housing Units34

Rent Burden26.6%

Health

Obesity34.9%

Diabetes7.1%

Smoking14.2%

Heart Disease3.3%

Premature Death8,699/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F

Rain36.4 in/yr

AQI42 (Good)

Elevation650 ft

Education

C+

Bachelor's+22.0%

High School+80.0%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%

Broadband100.0%

Internet Speed127 Mbps

EV Stations7

Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Burton was built in 1959.

The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (4 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.

23.3% of the population has a disability.

Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.

There are 161 restaurants in the area.

The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.