Living in Burr Oak, Kansas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burr Oak · Census data 2020–2024

Burr Oak has 114 residents with a median age of 53. The median household income is $32,500 (56% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $33,100.

Burr Oak is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Burr Oak at a glance

Population
114
Median age
53State: 37.4
Median household income
$32,500State: $74,275
Median home value
$33,100State: $217,200
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
Average commute
22 min

Is Burr Oak a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 85% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 56% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.7%.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Burr Oak

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Burr Oak the median home value is $33,100, 90% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $950 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Burr Oak$33,100
Kansas$217,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Kansas$1,060
United States$1,413

Burr Oak median household income

The median household income in Burr Oak is $32,500 and the income per person is $24,235. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).

Median household income

Burr Oak$32,500
Kansas$74,275
United States$80,734

Housing in Burr Oak: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
111
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
47.7%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
1.97

47.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Burr Oak has many vacation and second homes.

Burr Oak demographics

Population
114
Median age
53
Under 18
19.3%
65 and older
33.3%
Households
58
Foreign-born
0.9%
Veterans
12%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White84.2%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Black0%
Asian5.3%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burr Oak ›

Education in Burr Oak

7.2% of adults 25 and older in Burr Oak have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Burr Oak7.2%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Burr Oak

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.9%
Average commute
22 minState: 20 min
Work from home
7.8%
Drive alone
92.2%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
94.8%

Burr Oak vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Burr Oak114$32,500$33,100—
Mankato925$50,893$55,800$639
Lebanon191$41,250$43,500$575
Guide Rock286$39,444$44,400—
Jewell469$45,000$59,600$557
Superior1,879$63,810$82,400$643
Red Cloud934$45,909$74,200$585
Randall184$29,826——
Hardy113$60,938$14,800—

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Living in Burr Oak: FAQ

What is the median household income in Burr Oak, KS?

The median household income in Burr Oak is $32,500, 56% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Burr Oak?

The median home value in Burr Oak is $33,100, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.

Is Burr Oak, KS a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 85% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 56% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.7%.

What is the median age in Burr Oak?

The median age in Burr Oak is 53 years (Kansas: 37.4).

How long is the commute in Burr Oak?

The average commute to work in Burr Oak is 22 minutes; 7.8% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Burr Oak?

The unemployment rate in Burr Oak is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Burr Oak?

7.2% of adults in Burr Oak have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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