Burnett County, Wisconsin
Among the top 24% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 45% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 8% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 29% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 27% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 76% of US counties
- top 3% for park & nature access
- top 7% for sales tax
- bottom 9% for annual snowfall
Burnett County is a county in Wisconsin with about 17,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and F for weather. Standout strengths include park & nature access, sales tax, and summer humidity. It rates lower on income tax and annual snowfall.
Official websiteburnettcounty.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.2 in0.9 in
humid 41%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$60k50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 46% of US counties
Home Value$201k68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$767better than 63% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 54% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.02%better than 38% of US counties
Income Tax7.60%better than 11% of US counties
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden12.87%better than 14% of US counties
Unemployment5.2%better than 42% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)12°F2nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)69°F9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation32.0 in27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall55.5 inbetter than 9% of US counties
Sunny Days195 daysbetter than 14% of US counties
Summer Humidity59°Fbetter than 79% of US counties
Comfortable Days76 daysbetter than 41% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk49.3better than 49% of US counties
School Quality54.8better than 51% of US counties
Violent Crime1137/100kbetter than 29% of US counties
Property Crime1647/100kbetter than 22% of US counties
Community
Population16,56136th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age54.498th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1630th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0784th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2939th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)90.0%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.7%28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.1%18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.6%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.6%88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time31 minbetter than 12% of US counties
Walkability5.8/20better than 41% of US counties
Airport Distance79 mibetter than 62% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access82.6%better than 45% of US counties
Amenities Nearby3.02better than 55% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 97% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Burnett County an affordable place to live?
- Burnett County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 46% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Burnett County?
- The median home value in Burnett County is $201k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Burnett County?
- Median household income in Burnett County is $60k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Burnett County?
- Median gross rent in Burnett County is $767 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Burnett County safe?
- Burnett County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1137/100k (better than 29%). Property crime is 1647/100k.
- What is the weather like in Burnett County?
- Burnett County averages 69°F in July and 12°F in January, with 32.0 in of annual precipitation and about 195 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Burnett County?
- Public-school quality in Burnett County is about average, scoring better than 51% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Burnett County?
- The average one-way commute in Burnett County is 31 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)