Burrton is a small town of 846 in Kansas, with a median household income of $66,500
and a 5.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Burrton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Burrton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Burrton 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: 89.5
Burrton's overall cost of living index is 89.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Burrton costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Burrton, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$82,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$848
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$66,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Burrton's violent crime rate is 363.1 per 100,000 residents
— 4% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
363.1 /100k
Property Crime
1129.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Burrton is served primarily by Burrton.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Burrton, KS
National Avg
School District
Burrton
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Burrton sees average highs of 43.6°F in January
and 92.8°F in July,
with 28.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 12.4 inches of snow per year.
Burrton's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Burrton roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $82,600 and median rent is $848/month.
Burrton's violent crime rate is 363.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1129.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Burrton are operated by Burrton.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.3:1. 12.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Burrton, KS has a population of 846, a median household income of $66,500, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%.
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.
Burrton averages 43.6°F in January and 92.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.3 inches
with about 12.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Burrton, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67020.
The population of Burrton, Kansas is 846 with a median age of 32.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Burrton: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $82,600, median household income $66,500, crime index 79 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Burrton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.