C-

Burket, IN

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Affordability Score: 54/100

Population: 217 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Burket, IN aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 217 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C- (54/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $55,833, median home value of $109,400, median rent of $950 per month, and 0.0% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,142 per month (studio $875, 1BR $881, 3BR $1,385, 4BR $1,560).

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Burket, IN include housing. Pressure points are education. Unemployment currently reads 0.0% and poverty 6.4% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income D
$55,833
Median household income
Education F
0.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing A+
2.0x
Home value $109,400 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent B-
$1,142/mo
2BR fair market rent (25% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare N/A
N/A
Center-based infant care cost

Income & Employment

Median Income
$55,833
▼ 10% vs national
Per Capita Income
$35,728
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
6.4%

Housing

Median Home Value
$109,400
▼ 60% vs national
Median Rent
$950/mo
Owner Occupied
90.0%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,142/mo
▼ 5% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$875
1BR
$881
2BR
$1,142
3BR
$1,385
4BR
$1,560

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
▼ 30 ppt vs national
High School+
48.8%
Median Age
50.5
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
Toddler (Center)
Preschool (Center)
School-Age (Center)

What This Means

Burket, IN receives an overall affordability grade of C- (54/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 217. This area performs well in housing. Challenges include education. Data was unavailable for commute, safety, childcare — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Burket, IN affordable?
Burket, IN receives an overall affordability grade of C- (54/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $55,833. Median home value is $109,400.
What is the cost of living in Burket?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $950/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,142/mo. Median home value $109,400.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →