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Burns, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 947.
Population change since 2000: -3.3%
 
Males: 516  (54.5%)
Females: 431  (45.5%)
Median resident age:

44.2 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 54614.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $73,274 (it was $41,620 in 2000)
Burns:

$73,274
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,553 (it was $16,947 in 2000)

Burns town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $215,374 (it was $87,900 in 2000)
Burns:

$215,374
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $272,154; detached houses: $287,944; townhouses or other attached units: $251,010; in 2-unit structures: $191,176; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $212,408; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $293,073; mobile homes: $48,173
March 2022 cost of living index in Burns: 90.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Burns, WI (2010)
    • 92497.6%White alone
    • 171.8%Asian alone
    • 20.2%American Indian alone
    • 20.2%Two or more races
    • 20.2%Hispanic

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Ancestries: German (57.5%), Norwegian (29.8%), Irish (6.1%), Polish (4.6%), English (4.5%), United States (3.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 780 feet

Land area: 48.3 square miles.

Population density: 20 people per square mile   (very low).

Burns, Wisconsin map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Burns town:

1.5% ($1,286)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: La Crosse, WI (16.4 miles , pop. 51,818).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (99.5 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (221.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Rockland, WI (2.0 miles ),
Bangor, WI (2.1 miles ),
West Salem, WI (2.6 miles ),
Hamilton, WI (2.6 miles ),
Sparta, WI (2.8 miles ),
Barre, WI (3.2 miles ),
Angelo, WI (3.2 miles ),
Little Falls, WI (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 43.95 N, Longitude: 90.97 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 608

Distribution of median household income in Burns, WI in 2022
Burns satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 5 buildings, average cost: $273,300
  • 2021: 8 buildings, average cost: $280,000
  • 2020: 7 buildings, average cost: $280,000
  • 2019: 3 buildings, average cost: $271,700
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $220,000
  • 2017: 2 buildings, average cost: $120,000
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $149,000
  • 2015: 2 buildings, average cost: $222,500
  • 2014: 3 buildings, average cost: $158,300
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $320,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Burns, WI residents
Average permit cost in Burns, WI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +12 (+1.2%).
Most common industries in Burns, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.1%)
  • Health care (9.9%)
  • Wood products (7.4%)
  • Construction (6.3%)
  • Public administration (6.3%)
  • Machinery (4.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (21.1%)
  • Construction (10.5%)
  • Wood products (9.9%)
  • Machinery (7.3%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.5%)
  • Public administration (2.9%)
  • Printing & related support activities (2.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (22.2%)
  • Public administration (11.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.1%)
  • Educational services (6.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.7%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.2%)
  • Wood products (3.8%)
Most common occupations in Burns, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (12.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.8%)
  • Woodworkers (4.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Registered nurses (6.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.2%)
  • Customer service representatives (3.8%)

Average climate in Burns, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2016 was 52.7. This is better than average.

City:

52.7
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2016 was 5.24. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.24
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Burns-area historical tornado activity is near Wisconsin state average. It is 15% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/5/1965, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 8.2 miles away from the Burns town center injured 7 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/19/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 39.6 miles away from the town center killed one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Burns-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 39% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 201.8 miles away from Burns center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 275.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 412.7 miles away from Burns center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 389.2 miles away from Burns center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 412.8 miles away from the city center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 185.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in La Crosse County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 7, Winds: 4, Landslides: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Burns topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Burns:

  • LAKEVIEW HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; WEST SALEM, WI)
  • MULDER HEALTH CARE FACILITY (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; WEST SALEM, WI)
  • MAYO CLINIC HLTH SYSTM, FRANCISCAN HLTHCARE-SPARTA Critical Access Hospitals (about 8 miles away; SPARTA, WI)
  • MORROW MEMORIAL HOME (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; SPARTA, WI)
  • GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN RENAL DIALYSIS - ONALASKA (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; ONALASKA, WI)
  • MAYO DIALYSIS - LA CROSSE (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; ONALASKA, WI)
  • ONALASKA CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; ONALASKA, WI)

Amtrak station near Burns:

  • 17 miles: LA CROSSE (601 ST. ANDREW ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Burns:

  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (about 17 miles; La Crosse, WI; Full-time enrollment: 9,837)
  • Western Technical College (about 17 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 3,377)
  • Viterbo University (about 18 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 2,848)
  • Winona State University (about 35 miles; Winona, MN; FT enrollment: 8,397)
  • Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (about 37 miles; Winona, MN; FT enrollment: 4,022)
  • Luther College (about 61 miles; Decorah, IA; FT enrollment: 2,700)
  • Chippewa Valley Technical College (about 65 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 4,038)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Burns: Burns Corners (A), West Salem Rod and Gun Club (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Burns include: Bell Coulee Church (A), Burns Valley Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Sand Creek Cemetery (1), Burns Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: 17 Reservoir (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creeks: Big Creek (A), Fish Creek (B), Burns Creek (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Burns: La Crosse River Trail Prairies State Natural Area (1). Display/hide its location on the map

La Crosse County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.6 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

77.6%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.3%
Whole state:

7.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

6.3%
Whole state:

8.7%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

2.0%
Whole state:

3.7%

For population 15 years and over in Burns:

Marital status in Burns, WI
  • Never married: 26.3%
  • Now married: 60.7%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 4.2%
  • Divorced: 7.5%

For population 25 years and over in Burns:

  • High school or higher: 81.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
  • Unemployed: 4.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.2
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Burns, WI (based on La Crosse County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic28,20012
Mainline Protestant20,74633
Evangelical Protestant16,84856
Other1,4989
Orthodox1001
None47,246-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 17
Here:

1.52 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
La Crosse County:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 39
This county:

3.50 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 84
La Crosse County:

7.53 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

6.9%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

26.1%
Wisconsin:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

12.4%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Burns:

  • WKLJ (1290 AM; 5 kW; SPARTA, WI; Owner: SPARTA-TOMAH BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WKTY (580 AM; 5 kW; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • WIZM (1410 AM; 5 kW; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WKBH (1570 AM; 1 kW; HOLMEN, WI)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KAGE (1380 AM; 4 kW; WINONA, MN; Owner: KAGE, INC.)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WLFN (1490 AM; 1 kW; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: MISSISSIPPI VALLEY BROADCASTERS, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Burns:

  • WCOW-FM (97.1 FM; SPARTA, WI; Owner: SPARTA-TOMAH BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WIZM-FM (93.3 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • K220EP (91.9 FM; LA CRESCENT, MN; Owner: FAITH SOUND, INC.)
  • WHLA (90.3 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WLSU (88.9 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: BD.OF REGENTS, UNIV.OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM)
  • KQEG (102.7 FM; LA CRESCENT, MN; Owner: WHITE EAGLE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXLC (91.1 FM; LA CRESCENT, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WKBH-FM (100.1 FM; WEST SALEM, WI; Owner: MISSISSIPPI VALLEY BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • WQCC (106.3 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: MISSISSIPPI VALLEY BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • WVCX (98.9 FM; TOMAH, WI; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • WAXX (104.5 FM; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
  • WXYM (96.1 FM; TOMAH, WI; Owner: MAGNUM RADIO, INC.)
  • WBOG (94.5 FM; TOMAH, WI; Owner: MAGNUM RADIO, INC.)
  • WFBZ (105.5 FM; TREMPEALEAU, WI; Owner: S & S BROADCASTING)
  • KHME (101.1 FM; WINONA, MN; Owner: KAGE, INC.)
  • WLXR-FM (104.9 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: MISSISSIPPI VALLEY B/CASTERS, L.L.C.)
  • K270AG (101.9 FM; LA CRESCENT, MN; Owner: S & S BROADCASTING)
  • K222AG (92.3 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: RAY A. KNUDSON)
  • WRQT (95.7 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • WWIS-FM (99.7 FM; BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI; Owner: WWIS RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Burns:

  • WDLS-LP (Channel 35; TOMAH, WI; Owner: MAGNUM RADIO, INC.)
  • WKBT (Channel 8; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: QUEENB TELEVISION, LLC)
  • WXOW-TV (Channel 19; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: WXOW-WQOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WLAX (Channel 25; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: GRANT MEDIA, INC.)
  • WHLA-TV (Channel 31; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: WISCONSIN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WEAU-TV (Channel 13; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: WEAU LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KQEG-CA (Channel 50; La CRESCENT, MN; Owner: WHITE EAGLE PARTNERSHIP)
  • W44BF (Channel 44; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: TV-45, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 21Number of bridges
  • 131ft / 39.6mTotal length
  • $801,000Total costs
  • 30,148Total average daily traffic
  • 1,749Total average daily truck traffic
  • 28,250Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Burns, WI - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 41970-1979
  • 61980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Burns, WI
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Burns, WI
  • 48.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 22.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 15.2%Wood
  • 11.4%Utility gas
  • 2.2%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Burns, WI
  • 51.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 27.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 11.6%Utility gas
  • 4.7%Electricity
  • 4.7%Wood


Burns compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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