At a Glance
Violent Crime
464/100K
3,327/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.0%
80.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
302 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Burton a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Burton reports 464 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,327/100K.
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. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population90
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density273/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans50.0%
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%
Crime
F
Violent464/100K
Property3,327/100K
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease3.3%
Premature Death8,699/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain36.4 in/yr
AQI43 (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%
Broadband22.0%
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.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 161 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.