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Burton, IL
Census-designated place in Adams County, Illinois.
Population
149
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
452
ZIP codes
0
Burton and its ZIP codes
Burton at a glance
- Burton is 98% denser than Illinois as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Adams County. PPP loans are for Burton.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,401
32,380 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,377
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$467M
FY 2026, $7,102 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Burton, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
520
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
74
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 19°F
36.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Burton, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities near Burton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AdamsCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 2.2 |
| PaysonVillage | 6.2 mi | 1.2 |
| QuincyCity | 6.6 mi | 15.9 |
| FowlerCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.1 |
| LibertyVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.4 |
| ColumbusVillage | 7.9 mi | 0.2 |
| BloomfieldCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.5 |
| PalomaCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.3 |
| Fall CreekCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.1 |
| PlainvilleVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.2 |
| RichfieldCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.5 |
| CoatsburgVillage | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| MendonVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| KingstonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Camp PointVillage | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| UrsaVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Burton, IL in?
- Burton is in Adams County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Burton, IL?
- About 149 people live in Burton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Burton?
- Nearby places include Adams (3.8 mi), Payson (6.2 mi), Quincy (6.6 mi), Fowler (7.1 mi), Liberty (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023