Burns, OR

Burns, Oregon

Burns, Oregon, in Harney county, is 117 miles E of Bend, Oregon (center to center) and 223 miles SE of Portland, Oregon. The city contains a population of approximately 3,064.

The People and Families of Burns

In Burns, about 55% of adults are married.

Unlike most cities, Burns has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Burns had a median family income of $31,792.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Burns favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $40. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Burns Housing

Burns has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 69% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for Oregon. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Burns the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Burns, 86% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Burns can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 2%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Burns, OR

Comparing Burns to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Burns Almanac

Burns Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Burns Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Burns, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Burns Public Libraries

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Burns High Schools (2004)

BURNS HIGH SCHOOL
1100 OREGON AVE
541-573-2044
Serves 335 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

MONROE SCHOOL
1800 W MONROE
541-573-3133
A Non-traditional School
Serves 20 students.

Burns Colleges

(List of All Oregon Colleges)

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