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Burden, KS
City in Cowley County, Kansas.
Population
554
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,072
ZIP codes
0
Burden and its ZIP codes
Burden at a glance
- Burden is about 30 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,833, 25% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $58,600 (73% below Kansas) and median rent is $604 a month.
Local data for Burden, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Burden, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,833
Poverty rate
12.9%
Median home value
$58,600
Median rent
$604/mo
Homeownership
77.9%
Bachelor's or higher
20.9%
Median age
33.2
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (80), Irish Americans (53), Swedish Americans (20).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cowley County. PPP loans are for Burden.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,515
13,138 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,066
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$263M
FY 2026, $7,620 per person
How people get to work
Burden, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.3%
- Carpooled17.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Burden, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,331
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
44
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 20°F
40.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Burden, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.6%
U.S. 33.3% +10.3 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
19.5%
U.S. 12.8% +6.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities near Burden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CambridgeCity | 4.9 mi | 0.2 |
| New SalemCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.4 |
| AtlantaCity | 8.2 mi | 0.5 |
| DexterCity | 9.5 mi | 0.3 |
| WinfieldCity | 14 mi | 11.1 |
| RockCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| LathamCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| GrenolaCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| DouglassCity | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| Cedar ValeCity | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| UdallCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| SilverdaleCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1 |
| ParkerfieldCity | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| Arkansas CityCity | 23 mi | 9.3 |
| OxfordCity | 23 mi | 0.9 |
| MolineCity | 25 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Burden, KS in?
- Burden is in Cowley County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Burden, KS?
- About 554 people live in Burden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Burden?
- Nearby places include Cambridge (4.9 mi), New Salem (7.3 mi), Atlanta (8.2 mi), Dexter (9.5 mi), Winfield (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023