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Burns, OR
City in Harney County, Oregon.
Population
2,723
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
767
ZIP codes
0
Burns and its ZIP codes
Burns at a glance
- Burns is about 17 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- The median household income is $41,858, 50% below the Oregon median of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $187,200 (61% below Oregon) and median rent is $734 a month.
Local data for Burns, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Burns, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,858
Poverty rate
15.5%
Median home value
$187,200
Median rent
$734/mo
Homeownership
58.5%
Bachelor's or higher
7.1%
Median age
52.8
Average commute
12.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (592), Irish Americans (426), Scottish Americans (141).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harney County. PPP loans are for Burns.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,293
2,625 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,367
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$88.5M
FY 2026, $11,801 per person
How people get to work
Burns, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.7%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 12.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Burns, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
114
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
37
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 16°F
10.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Burns, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Burns
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HinesCity | 2.4 mi | 2.1 |
| CraneCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 10.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Burns, OR in?
- Burns is in Harney County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Burns, OR?
- About 2,723 people live in Burns, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Burns?
- Nearby places include Hines (2.4 mi), Crane (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023