Burtrum is a small town of 83 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $39,250
and a 8.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Burtrum stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Burtrum is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Burtrum 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: 90.4
Burtrum's overall cost of living index is 90.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Burtrum costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Burtrum, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$89,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$728
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Burtrum's violent crime rate is 154.1 per 100,000 residents
— 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
154.1 /100k
Property Crime
571.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Burtrum, MN
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Burtrum sees average highs of 17.9°F in January
and 78.7°F in July,
with 31.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 54.0 inches of snow per year.
Burtrum's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Burtrum roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $89,300 and median rent is $728/month.
Burtrum's violent crime rate is 154.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 571.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Burtrum, MN has a population of 83, a median household income of $39,250, and an unemployment rate of 8.7%.
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.
Burtrum averages 17.9°F in January and 78.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.0 inches
with about 54.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Burtrum, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56318.
The population of Burtrum, Minnesota is 83 with a median age of 56.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Burtrum: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $89,300, median household income $39,250, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Burtrum side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
