At a Glance
Median Income
$38,542
$31,676 per capita
Home Value
$88,900
Zillow: $296,692
Median Rent
$780/mo
45.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
179/100K
1,964/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
86.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Burtrum Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Burtrum's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Burtrum a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Burtrum residents earn a median household income of $38,542 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,676. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,733 business establishments, including 391 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burtrum is $88,900 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $296,692. Median rent is $780/month, with 45.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Safety & Crime
Burtrum reports 179 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,964/100K.
Education
9.7% of adults in Burtrum hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
86.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burtrum has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population94
Median Age56.3 yrs
Density165/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans76.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$38,542
Per Capita$31,676
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$12,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,198
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,900
Rent$780
Ownership72.7%
Zillow$296,692
Housing Units60
Rent Burden45.5%
Crime
F
Violent179/100K
Property1,964/100K
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,211/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain31.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,275 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+86.1%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute17 min
Broadband55.0%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Burtrum was built in 1945.
21.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 391 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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