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Burt, IA
City in Kossuth County, Iowa.
Population
511
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,202
ZIP codes
0
Burt and its ZIP codes
Burt at a glance
- Burt is about 21 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $66,750, 11% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $75,000 (64% below Iowa) and median rent is $546 a month.
Local data for Burt, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Burt, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,750
Poverty rate
18.8%
Median home value
$75,000
Median rent
$546/mo
Homeownership
89.2%
Bachelor's or higher
13.5%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
18.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (304), Norwegian Americans (91), Irish Americans (34).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kossuth County. PPP loans are for Burt.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,948
6,481 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,674
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$131M
FY 2026, $8,803 per person
How people get to work
Burt, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.9%
- Carpooled14.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.4%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 18.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Burt, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
727
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 6°F
34.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Burt, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Burt
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lone RockCity | 5.5 mi | 0.1 |
| BancroftCity | 6.4 mi | 0.6 |
| AlgonaCity | 8.8 mi | 4.6 |
| TitonkaCity | 9.4 mi | 0.3 |
| FentonCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| SextonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| IrvingtonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| Swea CityCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| St. BenedictCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| WesleyCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| LakotaCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| WhittemoreCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| LedyardCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| WodenCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| RingstedCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| CylinderCity | 18 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Burt, IA in?
- Burt is in Kossuth County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Burt, IA?
- About 511 people live in Burt, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Burt?
- Nearby places include Lone Rock (5.5 mi), Bancroft (6.4 mi), Algona (8.8 mi), Titonka (9.4 mi), Fenton (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023