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Burt, IA


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Burt, Iowa

Burt, Iowa, in Kossuth county, is 86 miles N of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 132 miles S of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is home to some 556 residents.

The People and Families of Burt

In Burt, about 62% of adults are married. People in Burt have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Burt had a median family income of $39,464.

Burt Housing

According to the 2000 census, 81% of the housing in Burt was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Burt. In the city you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Burt, 95% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in Burt let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Burt strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyBurt Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Burt Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Burt Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Burt, IA

Comparing Burt to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens75
Well-Paid Single Women76
Age of the Population76
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men63
Male Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income52
People in Middle Class or Better41
People Above Poverty31
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Walking and Biking to Work54
Working at Home42
Public Transportation Use45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents99
People Living Alone98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Housing Recently Built22
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