Burnett County , Wisconsin

Population: 16,741 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $61,664 Home $215,500 Rent $758/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 16,741 residents, Burnett County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Wisconsin and neighboring counties alike.

$61,664
Median Income
household
$215,500
Home Value
median
$758/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $61,664
Per Capita Income $37,790
Poverty Rate 13.1%
Median Home Value $215,500
Median Gross Rent $758/mo
Owner Occupied 85.3%
Renter Occupied 14.7%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 16,741
Median Age 55.2 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 22.0%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

39.0%
Obesity
15.5%
Diabetes
17.0%
Smoking
29.4%
High Blood Pressure
28.2%
No Physical Activity
22.1%
Depression
30.8%
Insufficient Sleep
80.5%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 49.3  ·  49th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
46.69
🔥 Wildfire
68.77
❄️ Winter Storm
41.82
🌍 Earthquake
3.18
☀️ Drought
22.81

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