What are the schools like in Burnettsville, IN?

Burnettsville is served primarily by Twin Lakes School Corp. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.0:1.

What is the median household income in Burnettsville?

The median household income in Burnettsville, IN is $63,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.6%.

What is the weather like in Burnettsville, IN?

Burnettsville has an average high temperature of 34.4°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 17.2 inches.

Burnettsville, IN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Burnettsville, IN affordable or expensive?

Burnettsville's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Burnettsville is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $92,900 and the median rent is $785 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Burnettsville, IN?

Crime rate data for Burnettsville is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Burnettsville, IN a Good Place to Live?

Burnettsville is a small town of 359 in Indiana, with a median household income of $63,750 and a 0.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Burnettsville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Burnettsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Burnettsville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.5

Burnettsville's overall cost of living index is 90.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Burnettsville costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Burnettsville, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$92,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$785	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Burnettsville is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Burnettsville is served primarily by Twin Lakes School Corp. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Burnettsville, IN	National Avg
School District	Twin Lakes School Corp	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	7.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Burnettsville sees average highs of 34.4°F in January and 84.6°F in July, with 39.0 inches of annual precipitation and 17.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Burnettsville, IN
Average High — January	34.4°F
Average High — July	84.6°F
Annual Precipitation	39.0"
Annual Snowfall	17.2"

Demographics

Metric	Burnettsville, IN	National Avg
Population	359	—
Median Age	36.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.0%	22.2%
65 and over	21.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Burnettsville

Burnettsville, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

47926

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burnettsville, IN affordable or expensive?

Burnettsville's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Burnettsville roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $92,900 and median rent is $785/month.

What is the crime rate in Burnettsville, IN?

Crime data for Burnettsville is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Burnettsville?

Public schools in Burnettsville are operated by Twin Lakes School Corp. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 7.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Burnettsville, IN a good place to live?

Burnettsville, IN has a population of 359, a median household income of $63,750, and an unemployment rate of 0.6%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Burnettsville?

Burnettsville averages 34.4°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.0 inches with about 17.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Burnettsville?

Burnettsville, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 47926.

What is the population of Burnettsville?

The population of Burnettsville, Indiana is 359 with a median age of 36.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Burnettsville?

Key numbers for living in Burnettsville: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $92,900, median household income $63,750, schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Burnettsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.