Map elk chase kansas, 1893
Burdick’s story
139 years in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 1893 and 4 maps from 1889 on.
- 1887Burdick is settled
BurdickKS
The town was settled in 1887 and has 34 residents today.
Population
34
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$81K
Census ACS
Household income
$83K
median
Median age
57.5
years
Land area
1 sq mi
Is Burdick a good place to live?
Burdick’s average commute is 33 minutes, where Kansas’ towns sit at 20 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. No town among the 152 in Kansas we compare has a higher midpoint age than Burdick. Burdick has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
34 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Burdick: who provides what
Burdick is unincorporated, so Morris County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerEvergy14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet1 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesMorris CountyMorris County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Kansas you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMorris County ClerkMorris County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025
ZIP code6683866838 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Burdick.
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Burdick is inland flooding, at a high overall level
Of the losses FEMA expects in Burdick, 35% come from inland flooding and 15% from heat waves. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities.
75risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHeat wavesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
16″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–43°
Spring43–66°
Summer66–88°
Fall45–68°
Oct 14
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Burdick stands out in Kansas and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure
The share of adults in Burdick who get no exercise outside work: 31%. Among 151 Kansas towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Burdick. The town beats the Kansas average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
| Burdick | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 34% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 16% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 11% | 12% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 31% | 33% |
32 measures vs. Kansas
5 better17 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Burdick | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 12.1% | 16.3% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 71.5% | 63.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.7% | 6.7% |
St. Luke Hospital & Living Center
17.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Burdick
15pages on Burdick
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Burdick; the nearest are
Tabor CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Hillsboro24 mi$36,200 tuitionFlint Hills Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Emporia35.1 mi$6,400 in-state tuitionEmporia State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Emporia37.5 mi$7,106 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Burdick residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
About Burdick
Unincorporated community in Morris County, Kansas
Burdick is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Morris County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 62. It is located southeast of Herington, approximately 5.6 miles (9.0 km) east of the intersection of U.S. Route 77 (aka U.S. Route 56) highway and 340th Street, or about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) east of Lost Springs.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,450 ft
- ZIP code
- 66838
Questions about Burdick
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Burdick, KS a good place to live?
Burdick has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.