Burlington Junction is a small town of 509 in Missouri, with a median household income of $35,694
and a 1.0% unemployment rate.
Strengths:
Burlington Junction stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Burlington Junction is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Burlington Junction city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Burlington Junction metro area.
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Burlington Junction, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$72,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
82.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$35,694
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Burlington Junction's violent crime rate is 149.4 per 100,000 residents
— 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
149.4 /100k
Property Crime
1041.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Burlington Junction is served primarily by WEST NODAWAY CO. R-I.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
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Burlington Junction, MO
National Avg
School District
WEST NODAWAY CO. R-I
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
4.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Burlington Junction sees average highs of 33.8°F in January
and 86.7°F in July,
with 35.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.3 inches of snow per year.
Burlington Junction has a median home value of $72,800 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $35,694.
Burlington Junction's violent crime rate is 149.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1041.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Burlington Junction are operated by WEST NODAWAY CO. R-I.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1. 4.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Burlington Junction, MO has a population of 509, a median household income of $35,694, and an unemployment rate of 1.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Burlington Junction averages 33.8°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.6 inches
with about 15.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Burlington Junction, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64428.
The population of Burlington Junction, Missouri is 509 with a median age of 29.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Burlington Junction: median home $72,800, median household income $35,694, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Burlington Junction side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
